On March 1, 2017, the Federal Communications Commission, under the new leadership of Chairman Ajit Pai, voted 2-1 to issue a temporary stay of the data security obligations of the FCC’s Broadband Consumer Privacy Rules, which were to go into effect March 2, 2017. The temporary stay will remain in place until the FCC is able to act on pending petitions for reconsideration.
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FCC Adopts Broadband Consumer Privacy Rules
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On October 27, 2016, the Federal Communications Commission announced the adoption of rules that require broadband Internet Service Providers to take steps to protect consumer privacy. …
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FCC to Vote on Proposed Privacy Rules for Internet Service Providers
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On October 27, 2016, the Federal Communications Commission will vote on whether to finalize proposed rules concerning new privacy restrictions for Internet Service Providers.
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FCC Reaches Settlement with Cable Operator over Customer Data Breach
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On November 5, 2015, the Enforcement Bureau of the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) entered into a Consent Decree with cable operator Cox Communications to settle allegations that the company failed to properly protect customer information when the company’s electronic data systems were breached in August 2014 by a hacker. The FCC alleged that Cox failed to properly protect the confidentiality of its customers’ proprietary network information (“CPNI”) and personally identifiable information, and failed to promptly notify law enforcement authorities of security breaches involving CPNI in violation of the Communications Act of 1934 and FCC’s rules.
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FCC to Tackle Issue of Broadband Privacy
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On November 2, 2015, Federal Communications Commission Chairman, Tom Wheeler, indicated in an interview that the agency would take on the issue of broadband privacy within the next several months, most likely in the form of a notice of proposed rulemaking. …
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FCC Cites Lyft Inc. and First National Bank Corp. for TCPA Violations
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On September 11, 2015, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) announced that Lyft Inc. (“Lyft”) and First National Bank Corporation (“FNB”) violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”) by forcing their users to consent to receive automated text messages as a condition of using their services. The FCC warned that these violations could result in fines if they continue.
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FCC Issues Clarifications Regarding the Telephone Consumer Protection Act
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On July 10, 2015, the Federal Communications Commission released a Declaratory Ruling and Order that responds to several requests from industry, government and others seeking clarifications regarding the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.
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FCC Advises Broadband Providers to Take Steps to Protect Consumer Privacy
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On May 20, 2015, the FCC released guidance advising broadband Internet service providers that the privacy protections of Section 222 of the Communications Act apply to broadband providers and that they should take “reasonable, good-faith steps” to protect consumer privacy.
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FCC Joins Asia Pacific Privacy Forum
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On April 15, 2015, the Federal Communications Commission announced that it has joined the Asia Pacific Privacy Authorities, the principal forum for privacy authorities in the Asia-Pacific Region.
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AT&T Enters into Largest Data Breach Settlement with FCC to Date
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On April 8, 2015, the Federal Communications Commission announced a $25 million settlement with AT&T Services, Inc. stemming from allegations that AT&T failed to protect the confidentiality of consumers’ personal information.
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