The amended Rule now more broadly prohibits misrepresentation of goods and services during B2B telemarketing calls.
The FTC has also amended the Rule to require enhanced recordkeeping practices for telemarketers and...more
3/28/2024
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Amended Rules ,
AMG Capital Management LLC v FTC ,
B2B Transactions ,
Do Not Call List ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Misrepresentation ,
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR) ,
Recordkeeping Requirements ,
Scams ,
SCOTUS ,
Telemarketing ,
Telemarketing Sales Rule
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has created a baseline for wireless consumer IoT products to protect against cybersecurity threats.
The voluntary program uses criteria established by the National Institute of...more
At its December meeting, the Federal Communications Commission approved a Report and Order modifying its data protection rules.
The order expands the scope of protected data to include personally identifiable information....more
12/29/2023
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Breach Notification Rule ,
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Customer Proprietary Network Information (CPNI) ,
Data Breach ,
Data Protection ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
FBI ,
FCC ,
Good Faith ,
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR) ,
Notifications ,
Personally Identifiable Information ,
Popular ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Secret Service ,
Telecommunications
New rules build on text message delivery restrictions put in place earlier this year and are informed by the Federal Communications Commission’s ongoing work against illegal robocalls.
The Federal Communications Commission...more
12/22/2023
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Consent ,
Do Not Call List ,
FCC ,
Lead Generators ,
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR) ,
Robocalling ,
Tax Loopholes ,
Text Messages ,
Waivers ,
Wireless Industry
If adopted, the FCC will have expanded authority to regulate Broadband Internet Access.
The FCC is not proposing to regulate rates, but it would have authority to review changes in ownership, as well as jurisdiction to rule...more
10/24/2023
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Broadband Internet Access Services (BIAS) ,
Enforcement ,
FCC ,
Investigations ,
Net Neutrality ,
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR) ,
Open Internet Rules ,
Popular ,
Telecommunications ,
Transparency
The FCC and House of Representatives have begun discussions on the safety and security of IoT modules from China.
The FCC adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to create an Internet of Things (IoT) cybersecurity labeling...more
8/28/2023
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Biden Administration ,
China ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Collection ,
FCC ,
Internet of Things ,
Labeling ,
National Security ,
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR) ,
Security Standards ,
Telecommunications ,
Third-Party
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) are partnering in “Operation Stop Scam Calls,” a multijurisdictional effort to stop illegal telemarketing calls.
Recent actions by the FCC...more
8/4/2023
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Auto-Dialed Calls ,
Civil Monetary Penalty ,
Enforcement ,
Enforcement Actions ,
FCC ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR) ,
Robocalling ,
TCPA ,
Telecommunications ,
Telemarketing ,
Text Messages ,
TRACED Act
International Section 214 authorizations are issued to telecommunications providers that seek to offer international services originating or terminating in the United States.
The FCC released an order requiring all...more
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) proposes redefining “breach” to include inadvertent disclosures of customer proprietary network information.
The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) also proposes to update the...more
Proposed rules would provide licensed spectrum access to unmanned aircraft systems.
Licensed spectrum use would allow for riskier unmanned flights....more
The rules require internet service providers (ISPs) to prominently display labels disclosing information about broadband prices, rates, data allowances and broadband speeds.
The Order also includes a Further Notice of...more
The FCC proposes requiring mobile wireless providers to block text messages that appear to come from invalid, unallocated or unused numbers, and numbers on a “Do-Not-Originate” list.
It also seeks comment on Over the Top...more
10/6/2022
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CAN-SPAM Act ,
Do Not Call List ,
Enforcement Actions ,
FCC ,
Federal Register ,
Fraud ,
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR) ,
Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) ,
Scams ,
Spam ,
TCPA ,
Text Messages ,
Truth in Caller ID Act of 2009 (TICIDA) ,
Wireless Industry
Commission rules out certain revenue sharing agreements, requires disclosure of exclusive marketing arrangements and restricts sale-and-leaseback arrangements.
On February 15, 2022, the Federal Communications Commission...more
Relaxed rules will permit direct-to-consumer and importation rules for pre-authorization RF devices.
Additional requirement adopted for consumer protection. ...more
FCC adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking which would relax the rules on conditional sales and imports of RF devices prior to authorization.
Comments are due February 11 and Reply Comments are due February 26....more
The FCC will immediately permit access to the 5.850-5.895 GHz band for indoor unlicensed services.
The FCC will require ITS licensees to cease operating in this lower 45 MHz band within one year of the Report and Order’s...more