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Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Ring, Ring, it’s the FCC Calling- TracFone to Pay $16M to Settle FCC Investigation

TracFone, the pre-paid phone company, recently settled with the FCC over allegations that the company failed to protect customer information during three different data incidents. According to the FCC, in each of the...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Data Security Is National Security: Inside the FCC Enforcement Bureau’s Latest Crackdown

As the FCC continues to exercise close oversight of the use of Customer Proprietary Network Information (“CPNI”), telecom stakeholders should also be sensitive to potential data security obligations under any relevant...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

FCC Approves Voluntary Internet-of-Things Cybersecurity Labeling Program

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently approved a voluntary Internet of Things (IoT) Labeling Program, which allows manufacturers of IoT products to earn the FCC’s approval to display a “U.S. Cyber Trust Mark”...more

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Federal Government Acts on Connected Vehicle Privacy and National Security Concerns

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Concerns regarding how connected vehicles use and provide access to consumer and automotive data were top of mind across the federal government this week, spurring multiple developments including two new rulemaking...more

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Navigating the New Cybersecurity Terrain: Implications of the FCC’s Latest Rule on Security Breach Notifications

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Introduction: On February 12, 2024, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) finalized a critical cybersecurity rule, Sec. 64.2011, mandating telecommunications carriers and TRS (Telecommunications Relay Services)...more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

FCC CPNI Certification and Privacy Rules Update

Dear Clients and Friends, As a reminder, telecommunications carriers and interconnected Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) providers are obligated to file their annual certification documenting compliance with the Customer...more

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The Federal Communications Commission Updates Its Data Breach Rules

On December 21, 2023, the Federal Communications Commission released an order updating its data breach rules. These updated rules require telecommunications providers to report breaches of customer proprietary network...more

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FCC Plans to Update Data Breach Notification Rules

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After a decade and a half under the current data breach notification rules for telecommunications carriers and telecommunications relay services (TRS) providers, the FCC recently unveiled plans to update and expand them....more

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FCC Expands Privacy and Data Protection Work with States to Increase Investigations

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Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel issued a Press Release yesterday announcing that the agency’s Privacy and Data Protection Task Force (Task Force) signed Memoranda of...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Cybersecurity Labeling is (Almost) Here! Biden Administration Announces the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark Program

On July 18, 2023, the Biden Administration announced the launch of the long-awaited cybersecurity labeling program, called the “U.S. Cyber Trust Mark,” aimed at providing consumers with a better understanding of the...more

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FCC Proposes Changes to Data Breach Rules and Reporting Requirements

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On January 6, 2023, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or the “Commission”) released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“Notice”) with updates to its data breach rules and reporting requirements. Considering the growing...more

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Wireless Roundup (July 2022)

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Key Wireless Deadlines- FCC Seeks Comment on Unlicensed White Space Device Operations in the Television Bands: In a 2nd Order on Reconsideration and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the Federal Communications...more

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[Event] 2nd National Forum on Team Telecom - April 25th, Washington, DC

Gain critical strategies for managing reviews in the new Team Telecom environment. The American Conference Institute’s 2nd National Team Telecom Conference will take place in Washington D.C. on April 25, 2022, one day...more

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FCC Revokes Chinese Telecom’s US Authorizations

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In recent years, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has worked closely with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and other executive branch national security agencies to restrict China’s influence on U.S....more

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FCC Calls for Changes to Telecommunications Carriers’ Reporting of Data Breaches

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The Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) circulated internally a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NPRM”) last week that would, among other things, enable telecommunications carriers to report breaches to their customers...more

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Wireless Roundup (October 2021)

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Key Wireless Deadlines - CISA Seeks Comment on its Zero Trust Maturity Model: The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) requests comment on its draft Zero Trust Maturity Model. This draft publication is...more

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FCC Seeks Public Comment On TCPA’s Autodialer Definition After Ninth Circuit Decision

On October 3, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released a Public Notice seeking comment on the meaning of an “automatic telephone dialing system” or “autodialer” under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA)....more

Womble Bond Dickinson

Net Neutrality Order Deep - Dive: Open Internet Rules Repealed, Transparency Requirements Remain, FTC Role over Broadband Privacy...

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In this Client Alert, we provide a deep dive on the FCC’s recent Declaratory Ruling, Report and Order, and Order, that largely repeals the so-called “Open Internet” regulatory framework implemented by the prior FCC Chairman...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Trump Administration: 2017 Recap and 2018 Outlook

On January 20, 2017, businessman Donald J. Trump was sworn in as the 45th President of the United States following a contentious and unconventional 2016 presidential election. Republicans also successfully maintained control...more

Jones Day

Global Privacy & Cybersecurity Update Vol. 14

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New York Attorney General Announces Record Number of Data Breach Notices in 2016 - On March 21, 2017, the New York Attorney General's Office announced that it received 1,300 reported data breaches in 2016—a 60 percent...more

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FCC Privacy Rules Repealed – Before Becoming Effective

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On April 3, 2017, President Trump signed Senate Joint Resolution 34 (SJR 34), which effectively repealed not-yet-in-effect Federal Communications Commission regulations designed to limit use of customer information by...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Congress, FCC Weigh Measures to Repeal ISP Privacy Rules

Last October, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approved new privacy rules governing how Internet Service Providers (ISPs) are permitted to use and share its customers’ personal information. The rules have been...more

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FCC Stay of Broadband Privacy Rules Foreshadows Deregulatory Measures

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As anticipated, the Republican members of the Federal Communications Commission are taking steps to pare down the 2016 Broadband Privacy Order now that they are in the majority. The FCC has released an order staying the data...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

New FCC Stays ISP Data Security Rules from Wheeler Era

On Wednesday, the Chairman Pai-led FCC adopted an Order granting a stay of the data security rules that were adopted as part of the Commission’s 2016 Privacy Order spearheaded by former FCC Chairman Wheeler. The stay will...more

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FCC Chairman Announces Intent to Stay Broadband Data Security Rules

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The Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Media Relations Office has released a statement announcing Chairman Pai’s intention to stay a data security rule adopted by the Commission late last year in its Broadband Privacy...more

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