On November 5, 2021, the Federal Trade Commission suggested two preventative steps small businesses can take to protect against ransomware risks. This post provides a summary of the steps.
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Fight Against Robocalls Is Coming for Telemarketing Text Messages
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As reported on the Hunton Retail Resource Blog, on October 20, 2021, a new wave in the fight against “robocalls” is targeting telemarketing text messages. In the past six months, there has been an uptick in activity at both the state and federal level to reign in telemarketing text messages. …
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UK ICO Fines Pensions Release Provider for Unsolicited Marketing Emails
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The UK Information Commissioner’s Office has issued a Monetary Penalty Notice to pensions release provider Grove Pensions Solutions Ltd, fining it £40,000 after the company used contact details collected by a third party for its direct marketing campaign.
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UK ICO Fines Vote Leave £40,000 for Unsolicited Texts
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The UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office has fined Vote Leave Limited (the UK’s official Brexit campaign) £40,000 for sending almost 200,000 unsolicited texts promoting the aims of the campaign.
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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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China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology Published Rules Governing Use of Text Messaging
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China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology recently promulgated its Provisions on the Administration of Short Messaging Services, which will take effect on June 30, 2015. This blog entry provides detailed highlights on the Provisions.
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UK Government Seeks Stronger Enforcement Powers Against Nuisance Callers and Texters
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The UK government has announced proposals designed to make it easier for the Information Commissioner’s Office to fine companies responsible for nuisance calls and text messages.
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FTC Reaches Settlement with Online Marketers Over Text Message Spamming, Robocalling and Mobile Cramming Charges
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On October 22, 2014, the FTC announced that several interrelated online marketing and advertising companies agreed to pay nearly 10 million USD to settle allegations that they engaged in a pattern of text message spamming, robocalling and mobile cramming practices in violation of Section 5 of the FTC Act, the Telemarketing and Consumer Fraud and Abuse Prevention Act, and the Telemarketing Sales Rule.
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Bank of America Finalizes 32 Million Dollar Settlement in TCPA Class Action
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On September 2, 2014, a federal district court in California granted final approval to a settlement ending a class action against Bank of America and FIA Card Services. The suit stemmed from allegations that the defendants violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act when they called or texted consumers’ cell phones without the consumers’ prior express consent. …
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