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FCC signals broader agenda on national security, public safety, and more in Net Neutrality ruling

Hogan Lovells on 4/29/2024

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted final rules in its latest “net neutrality” proceeding. The rules, which advanced over the vigorous opposition of the two Republican commissioners, will: (1) reclassify...more

FCC Issues Framework for Consumer Internet of Things Cybersecurity Program

Cooley LLP on 3/25/2024

Consistent with an announcement from the Biden-Harris administration in July 2023, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has released an order establishing the framework for the new US Cyber Trust Mark program. Under...more

FCC Approves Voluntary Internet-of-Things Cybersecurity Labeling Program

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 3/22/2024

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

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

Mandelbaum Barrett PC on 2/23/2024

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

Wireless Roundup (February 2024)

Wiley Rein LLP on 2/2/2024

FCC Requests Comment on CPNI/SIM Change Authentication Item: In this Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) seeks comment on whether to harmonize the existing...more

FCC Expands Data Breach Notification Requirements

Lerman Senter PLLC on 1/19/2024

The FCC has significantly expanded telecommunications carriers’ data breach notification and reporting obligations. Telecommunications carriers, including Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services, and telecommunications...more

The Federal Communications Commission Updates Its Data Breach Rules

Foley Hoag LLP - Security, Privacy and the... on 12/27/2023

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

FCC Partners With States to Increase on Privacy and Data Protection Investigations, Signaling Increased Focus on Future...

Mintz - Privacy & Cybersecurity Viewpoints on 12/11/2023

The Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) announced Thursday that in furtherance of the work of the agency’s Privacy and Data Protection Task Force, the FCC’s Enforcement Bureau signed Memoranda of Understanding (“MOU”)...more

FTC Announces Enforcement Action Against Global Tel*Link Corporation for Unfair Data Security Practices and Inadequate Data Breach...

WilmerHale on 12/8/2023

On November 16, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced an enforcement action against Global Tel*Link Corporation and two of its subsidiaries (collectively, “GTL”), which provide communications and payment services to...more

Net Neutrality at the FCC: Title II, Round 2, With a Twist

Paul Hastings LLP on 10/6/2023

On October 19, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) is expected to adopt a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NPRM”) proposing to reclassify broadband internet access service as a “telecommunications service” under...more

CTIA Highlights Wireless Cybersecurity at MWC

Wiley Rein LLP on 9/29/2023

On day two of Mobile World Congress (MWC), CTIA hosted a panel on “Promoting Security in a 5G World.” The panel discussed ongoing efforts by regulators and the ways that the wireless industry is responding to a changing...more

Recommendations for Managing Cybersecurity Threats in the Manufacturing Sector

Foley & Lardner LLP on 9/25/2023

In the hyper-connected era of smart manufacturing, accelerated by “Industry 4.0,” the manufacturing sector is undergoing a digital revolution. By leveraging technologies such as advanced automation, artificial intelligence,...more

FCC Kicks Off Voluntary IoT Security Label Program With Big NPRM

Wiley Rein LLP on 8/15/2023

In a new Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) imposes a short comment deadline for a complex new cybersecurity labeling regime for Internet of Things (IoT) devices. The NPRM also...more

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

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 8/2/2023

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

Coming Soon: New Cyber Labeling Program for IoT Devices

Wiley Rein LLP on 7/20/2023

By next year, consumers may be able to scan a QR code on their connected devices for information about cybersecurity protections that are built into their devices. Details on the program are still being worked out, but the...more

Department of Defense is Tackling AI Challenges, Considering Bills of Materials

Wiley Rein LLP on 6/14/2023

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) grows in popularity, discussion of its potential uses and risks is everywhere. The Department of Defense (DoD) is no exception and has been considering how AI development can be helpful or...more

Q1 2023 Update on the UK’s Investment Screening Regime

Morrison & Foerster LLP on 5/1/2023

As the UK’s investment screening regime starts to bed down following over a year of being in effect, we have been tracking the developments in the last quarter relevant to the operation of the regime. It has been a tumultuous...more

Inside the Courts – An Update From Skadden Securities Litigators - March 2023

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 3/16/2023

Circuits Split Over Whether Targeting Is Necessary for Seller Liability - Key Points - - While courts have long held that solicitations must be tailored to a particular audience to precipitate statutory seller liability,...more

CFIUS Year in Review

Foley Hoag LLP on 2/9/2023

CFIUS reviewed a record number of transactions in 2021 according to its most recent annual report – and shows no signs of slowing down. High technology (including quantum computing), life sciences, and green energy...more

FCC Proposes New Rules for CPNI Data Breach Reporting

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP on 1/30/2023

The Federal Communications Commission ("FCC" or "Commission") has released its long-awaited Notice of Proposed Rulemaking ("NPRM") proposing to revise data breach reporting requirements for telecommunications carriers and...more

FCC seeks to impose new carrier data breach notification rules

Hogan Lovells on 1/9/2023

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) seeking to update and strengthen its rules requiring telecommunications carriers and interconnected Voice over...more

The Federal Communications Commission (again) sets its sights on cybersecurity

Hogan Lovells on 11/1/2022

The field of regulators interested in the cybersecurity practices of private companies is getting crowded, with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) becoming more and more active in this space. The FCC, which has...more

The North Korean Crypto Threat

K2 Integrity on 10/17/2022

Executive Summary - The North Korean threat to the crypto ecosystem is the highest form of immediate risk to the crypto-economy driven by a regime that seeks to profit from its misuse to reinforce its regime and fuel all its...more

Wireless Roundup (September 2022)

Wiley Rein LLP on 9/1/2022

Key Wireless Deadlines- FCC Proposes to Update Intercarrier Compensation Regime: In this Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) “seeks comment on proposed...more

Wireless Roundup (July 2022)

Wiley Rein LLP on 7/1/2022

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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