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Telecompetitor
2 hours ago
Privacy professionals

AT&T Reaches $13M Settlement with FCC for Vendor Cloud Breach

AT&T settled a $13 million investigation regarding its failure to protect customer data linked to a vendor's cloud breach. [ more ]
Mail Online
2 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

It's America's least reliable cell provider - can we take much more?

AT&T experienced another widespread service outage, affecting call and internet access, just after receiving a significant fine for a previous outage. [ more ]
Theregister
2 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

AT&T agrees to pay $950,000 to settle quad-state 911 outage

AT&T will pay nearly $1 million and be monitored for three years after a brief 911 service outage affected emergency calls in four states. [ more ]
Telecompetitor
3 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

AT&T to Pay $950,000 Settlement Related to Outage and 911 Notification

AT&T has settled with the FCC for $950,000 for failing to deliver 911 calls and notify emergency centers during an outage. [ more ]
Telecompetitor
2 hours ago
Privacy professionals

AT&T Reaches $13M Settlement with FCC for Vendor Cloud Breach

AT&T settled a $13 million investigation regarding its failure to protect customer data linked to a vendor's cloud breach. [ more ]
Mail Online
2 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

It's America's least reliable cell provider - can we take much more?

AT&T experienced another widespread service outage, affecting call and internet access, just after receiving a significant fine for a previous outage. [ more ]
Theregister
2 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

AT&T agrees to pay $950,000 to settle quad-state 911 outage

AT&T will pay nearly $1 million and be monitored for three years after a brief 911 service outage affected emergency calls in four states. [ more ]
Telecompetitor
3 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

AT&T to Pay $950,000 Settlement Related to Outage and 911 Notification

AT&T has settled with the FCC for $950,000 for failing to deliver 911 calls and notify emergency centers during an outage. [ more ]
moreatt
Electronic Frontier Foundation
4 days ago
Privacy professionals

NextNav's Callous Land-Grab to Privatize 900 MHz

The 900 MHz band is at risk due to NextNav's privatization attempt. The FCC should safeguard this spectrum as a commons for all. [ more ]
#starlink
Theregister
4 days ago
Privacy professionals

Musk's Starlink dominance raises FCC concerns

FCC chair emphasizes need for competition in the space sector, citing concerns over potential monopolies and advocating for transparency in satellite operations. [ more ]
TESLARATI
6 days ago
Science

FCC says 'our economy doesn't benefit from monopolies' in dig at SpaceX Starlink

FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel advocates for increased competition in satellite internet to counter SpaceX's Starlink monopoly. [ more ]
TESLARATI
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

SpaceX President tells Brazil to 'stop harassing Starlink'

SpaceX urges Brazil to cease actions against Starlink that hinder internet access for Brazilians. [ more ]
TESLARATI
4 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

SpaceX cellular Starlink would cause interference to AT&T, Verizon: FCC document

AT&T and Verizon oppose SpaceX's Cellular Starlink service due to fears of network interference.
SpaceX argues that the Starlink service will benefit more users with fewer caps on satellites. [ more ]
Theregister
1 month ago
Tech industry

AT&T and Verizon ask FCC to block Starlink cell plans

Starlink's rivals oppose its FCC waiver request to prevent interference with existing cellular networks. [ more ]
Theregister
4 days ago
Privacy professionals

Musk's Starlink dominance raises FCC concerns

FCC chair emphasizes need for competition in the space sector, citing concerns over potential monopolies and advocating for transparency in satellite operations. [ more ]
TESLARATI
6 days ago
Science

FCC says 'our economy doesn't benefit from monopolies' in dig at SpaceX Starlink

FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel advocates for increased competition in satellite internet to counter SpaceX's Starlink monopoly. [ more ]
TESLARATI
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

SpaceX President tells Brazil to 'stop harassing Starlink'

SpaceX urges Brazil to cease actions against Starlink that hinder internet access for Brazilians. [ more ]
TESLARATI
4 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

SpaceX cellular Starlink would cause interference to AT&T, Verizon: FCC document

AT&T and Verizon oppose SpaceX's Cellular Starlink service due to fears of network interference.
SpaceX argues that the Starlink service will benefit more users with fewer caps on satellites. [ more ]
Theregister
1 month ago
Tech industry

AT&T and Verizon ask FCC to block Starlink cell plans

Starlink's rivals oppose its FCC waiver request to prevent interference with existing cellular networks. [ more ]
morestarlink
#cybersecurity
Nextgov.com
6 days ago
Information security

Applications are open for IoT device cyber certifiers

The FCC's new cybersecurity labeling program aims to help consumers identify less vulnerable products.
The program will include a U.S. Cyber Trust Mark, similar to ENERGY STAR labels. [ more ]
Theregister
1 week ago
Information security

FCC finally gets around to banning Kaspersky from telco kit

Kaspersky software is banned in US telecoms due to national security concerns, requiring immediate removal by affected operators. [ more ]
Telecompetitor
1 month ago
Information security

Charter to Pay $15M Settlement to FCC

The FCC announced a $15 million settlement with Charter Communications for violations related to 911 and network outage rules. [ more ]
CyberScoop
6 months ago
Privacy professionals

FCC approves cybersecurity label for consumer devices

The U.S. Cyber Trust Mark is a voluntary label for IoT security standards.
Consumers may influence product security standards through the Trust Mark program. [ more ]
Nextgov.com
6 months ago
Privacy professionals

FCC approves cyber labeling program for IoT devices

The FCC voted to establish a voluntary cybersecurity labeling program for IoT devices and consumer products.
The FCC will seek feedback on security risks posed by software products from adversarial nations. [ more ]
Databreaches
6 months ago
Privacy professionals

EPIC Emphasizes That FCC Pilot Program Protect Student Privacy, Not Just School Cybersecurity

EPIC supports FCC's E-Rate program for cybersecurity in schools and libraries
EPIC emphasizes modern cybersecurity practices and student privacy protection in the Pilot Program. [ more ]
Nextgov.com
6 days ago
Information security

Applications are open for IoT device cyber certifiers

The FCC's new cybersecurity labeling program aims to help consumers identify less vulnerable products.
The program will include a U.S. Cyber Trust Mark, similar to ENERGY STAR labels. [ more ]
Theregister
1 week ago
Information security

FCC finally gets around to banning Kaspersky from telco kit

Kaspersky software is banned in US telecoms due to national security concerns, requiring immediate removal by affected operators. [ more ]
Telecompetitor
1 month ago
Information security

Charter to Pay $15M Settlement to FCC

The FCC announced a $15 million settlement with Charter Communications for violations related to 911 and network outage rules. [ more ]
CyberScoop
6 months ago
Privacy professionals

FCC approves cybersecurity label for consumer devices

The U.S. Cyber Trust Mark is a voluntary label for IoT security standards.
Consumers may influence product security standards through the Trust Mark program. [ more ]
Nextgov.com
6 months ago
Privacy professionals

FCC approves cyber labeling program for IoT devices

The FCC voted to establish a voluntary cybersecurity labeling program for IoT devices and consumer products.
The FCC will seek feedback on security risks posed by software products from adversarial nations. [ more ]
Databreaches
6 months ago
Privacy professionals

EPIC Emphasizes That FCC Pilot Program Protect Student Privacy, Not Just School Cybersecurity

EPIC supports FCC's E-Rate program for cybersecurity in schools and libraries
EPIC emphasizes modern cybersecurity practices and student privacy protection in the Pilot Program. [ more ]
morecybersecurity
Daily Kos
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

FCC Takes On AI In Political Ads - Raise Your Voice!

The FCC proposed regulations aimed at increasing transparency for AI-generated content in political advertising, focusing on disclosure rather than prohibition. [ more ]
Fortune
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

DirecTV-Disney blackout fight gets more heated ahead of Monday Night Football and presidential debate

DirecTV and Disney's carriage negotiation has escalated, leading to significant programming blackouts and accusations of bad faith negotiation practices. [ more ]
Nextgov.com
2 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

FCC rule grants drone operators spectrum access for navigation

New FCC rules grant drones access to the 5 GHz spectrum to improve connectivity. [ more ]
Telecompetitor
2 weeks ago
Television

FCC Adopts Rules for Distributing $9B Through 5G Fund for Rural America

The FCC's 5G Fund aims to expand mobile wireless broadband access in rural areas through a $9 billion initiative and the use of accurate data. [ more ]
Telecompetitor
3 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

FCC Cites 11 Providers for "Failure to File Mandatory Broadband Data"

The FCC is actively enforcing data submission compliance among broadband providers to ensure accurate broadband service availability. [ more ]
#regulation
TechCrunch
3 weeks ago
Startup companies

Telecom that enabled Biden deepfake scam will pay FCC $1M | TechCrunch

The FCC is actively cracking down on telecom companies enabling scams, reflecting growing concerns over AI misuse in communications. [ more ]
The Verge
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

The FCC proposes requiring robocallers to disclose when they're using AI

FCC proposes rules for robocallers to disclose AI usage. [ more ]
Common Dreams
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

'Crucial': FCC Proposes Forcing Disclosure of AI Use in Political Ads | Common Dreams

FCC proposes disclosure of AI use in campaign ads for transparency. [ more ]
Boston 25 News
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

FCC will consider rules for AI-generated political ads on TV and radio, but can't touch streaming

FCC proposes AI disclosure in political ads for broadcast media. [ more ]
Newsday
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

FCC to consider rules for AI-generated political ads on TV and radio, but can't touch streaming

FCC proposes requiring disclosure of AI-generated political ads on broadcast TV and radio. [ more ]
WSB-TV Channel 2 - Atlanta
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

FCC to consider rules for AI-generated political ads on TV and radio, but can't touch streaming

The FCC proposed to require disclosure of AI use in political ads for transparency in broadcast TV and radio. [ more ]
TechCrunch
3 weeks ago
Startup companies

Telecom that enabled Biden deepfake scam will pay FCC $1M | TechCrunch

The FCC is actively cracking down on telecom companies enabling scams, reflecting growing concerns over AI misuse in communications. [ more ]
The Verge
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

The FCC proposes requiring robocallers to disclose when they're using AI

FCC proposes rules for robocallers to disclose AI usage. [ more ]
Common Dreams
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

'Crucial': FCC Proposes Forcing Disclosure of AI Use in Political Ads | Common Dreams

FCC proposes disclosure of AI use in campaign ads for transparency. [ more ]
Boston 25 News
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

FCC will consider rules for AI-generated political ads on TV and radio, but can't touch streaming

FCC proposes AI disclosure in political ads for broadcast media. [ more ]
Newsday
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

FCC to consider rules for AI-generated political ads on TV and radio, but can't touch streaming

FCC proposes requiring disclosure of AI-generated political ads on broadcast TV and radio. [ more ]
WSB-TV Channel 2 - Atlanta
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

FCC to consider rules for AI-generated political ads on TV and radio, but can't touch streaming

The FCC proposed to require disclosure of AI use in political ads for transparency in broadcast TV and radio. [ more ]
moreregulation
#deepfake
Ars Technica
3 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Telco to pay $1M fine for fake Biden robocalls that told people not to vote

Lingo Telecom fined $1 million for transmitting deepfake robocalls to discourage voting in New Hampshire, emphasizing stricter compliance rules. [ more ]
The Verge
3 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Telecom involved in Biden deepfake robocall fined $1 million

Lingo Telecom agrees to pay $1 million to the FCC for transmitting a deepfake robocall of President Biden. Compliance with caller ID rules is mandated. [ more ]
Ars Technica
3 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Telco to pay $1M fine for fake Biden robocalls that told people not to vote

Lingo Telecom fined $1 million for transmitting deepfake robocalls to discourage voting in New Hampshire, emphasizing stricter compliance rules. [ more ]
The Verge
3 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Telecom involved in Biden deepfake robocall fined $1 million

Lingo Telecom agrees to pay $1 million to the FCC for transmitting a deepfake robocall of President Biden. Compliance with caller ID rules is mandated. [ more ]
moredeepfake
#election-interference
Telecompetitor
3 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

FCC Settles Robocall Case for $1M

The FCC settled with Lingo Telecom for transmitting spoofed AI-generated robocalls aimed at interfering in the 2024 New Hampshire primary elections. [ more ]
The AI Wired
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Robocaller Who Used AI to Clone Biden's Voice Fined $6 Million - The AI Wired

The FCC could fine $6 million for using voice-cloning in illegal robocalls, emphasizing consequences for misuse of generative AI technology in elections. [ more ]
Telecompetitor
3 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

FCC Settles Robocall Case for $1M

The FCC settled with Lingo Telecom for transmitting spoofed AI-generated robocalls aimed at interfering in the 2024 New Hampshire primary elections. [ more ]
The AI Wired
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Robocaller Who Used AI to Clone Biden's Voice Fined $6 Million - The AI Wired

The FCC could fine $6 million for using voice-cloning in illegal robocalls, emphasizing consequences for misuse of generative AI technology in elections. [ more ]
moreelection-interference
#telecommunications
Truthout
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

New Price Caps Won't End Exploitation Baked Into Prison Communications Industry

The FCC introduced reforms to prison communications, but they may only give an illusion of progress while deeper issues remain unaddressed. [ more ]
Telecompetitor
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Tracfone to Pay $16M to FCC for Privacy Settlement

The settlement with TracFone aims to enhance API security, crucial due to APIs being common attack vectors for threat actors. [ more ]
Theregister
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

FCC publishes final version of new breach report rules

Telecos will have just seven days to officially disclose a breach in their systems under new FCC reporting requirements.
The new rule also eliminates the mandatory seven-day waiting period for reporting break-ins to consumers. [ more ]
Truthout
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

New Price Caps Won't End Exploitation Baked Into Prison Communications Industry

The FCC introduced reforms to prison communications, but they may only give an illusion of progress while deeper issues remain unaddressed. [ more ]
Telecompetitor
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Tracfone to Pay $16M to FCC for Privacy Settlement

The settlement with TracFone aims to enhance API security, crucial due to APIs being common attack vectors for threat actors. [ more ]
Theregister
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

FCC publishes final version of new breach report rules

Telecos will have just seven days to officially disclose a breach in their systems under new FCC reporting requirements.
The new rule also eliminates the mandatory seven-day waiting period for reporting break-ins to consumers. [ more ]
moretelecommunications
#public-safety
www.npr.org
1 month ago
US news

FCC adopts an alert system for missing Indigenous people

The FCC has introduced a nationwide alert code for missing Indigenous peoples to improve public safety alerts, addressing systemic disparities. [ more ]
Ars Technica
1 month ago
Information security

Charter failed to notify 911 call centers and FCC about VoIP phone outages

Charter Communications fined $15 million for failing to notify 911 call centers about outages and missing FCC reporting deadlines. [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 month ago
US news

FCC adopts an alert system for missing Indigenous people

The FCC has introduced a nationwide alert code for missing Indigenous peoples to improve public safety alerts, addressing systemic disparities. [ more ]
Ars Technica
1 month ago
Information security

Charter failed to notify 911 call centers and FCC about VoIP phone outages

Charter Communications fined $15 million for failing to notify 911 call centers about outages and missing FCC reporting deadlines. [ more ]
morepublic-safety
#net-neutrality
Engadget
1 month ago
Tech industry

Court blocks the FCC's efforts to restore net neutrality... again

Net neutrality rules restoration facing legal challenges. [ more ]
Fast Company
1 month ago
Tech industry

Net neutrality deja vu: The Biden administration's attempt to regulate broadband giants was just blocked in court-again

A U.S. appeals court temporarily blocked Biden administration's net neutrality rules as broadband industry legal case continues. [ more ]
Theregister
4 months ago
Tech industry

FCC slams banhammer on 5G fast lanes

The FCC's net neutrality order rules out 'fast lanes' that could undermine equal treatment for internet traffic. [ more ]
Ars Technica
4 months ago
Tech industry

FCC explicitly prohibits fast lanes, closing possible net neutrality loophole

The FCC clarified net neutrality rules to prohibit types of fast lanes, aiming to maintain equal internet access. [ more ]
IPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
4 months ago
Tech industry

FCC Restores Net Neutrality Regime Amid Criticism

Restoring net neutrality rules under Title II classification increases regulatory oversight and sparks opposition from taxpayer advocacy groups and Republican lawmakers. [ more ]
www.npr.org
4 months ago
Tech industry

Net neutrality is back: U.S. promises fast, safe and reliable internet for all

Government restores net neutrality rules for faster and more reliable internet connections by classifying broadband as a public utility. [ more ]
Engadget
1 month ago
Tech industry

Court blocks the FCC's efforts to restore net neutrality... again

Net neutrality rules restoration facing legal challenges. [ more ]
Fast Company
1 month ago
Tech industry

Net neutrality deja vu: The Biden administration's attempt to regulate broadband giants was just blocked in court-again

A U.S. appeals court temporarily blocked Biden administration's net neutrality rules as broadband industry legal case continues. [ more ]
Theregister
4 months ago
Tech industry

FCC slams banhammer on 5G fast lanes

The FCC's net neutrality order rules out 'fast lanes' that could undermine equal treatment for internet traffic. [ more ]
Ars Technica
4 months ago
Tech industry

FCC explicitly prohibits fast lanes, closing possible net neutrality loophole

The FCC clarified net neutrality rules to prohibit types of fast lanes, aiming to maintain equal internet access. [ more ]
IPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
4 months ago
Tech industry

FCC Restores Net Neutrality Regime Amid Criticism

Restoring net neutrality rules under Title II classification increases regulatory oversight and sparks opposition from taxpayer advocacy groups and Republican lawmakers. [ more ]
www.npr.org
4 months ago
Tech industry

Net neutrality is back: U.S. promises fast, safe and reliable internet for all

Government restores net neutrality rules for faster and more reliable internet connections by classifying broadband as a public utility. [ more ]
morenet-neutrality
WIRED
1 month ago
Tech industry

The Affordable Connectivity Program Died-and Thousands of Households Have Already Lost Their Internet

The end of the Affordable Connectivity Program is leading to internet disconnections for low-income Americans. [ more ]
#political-ads
Fox Business
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

FCC advances rule requiring disclosure of AI use in political ads

FCC proposes AI disclosure in broadcast ads. [ more ]
Mashable ME
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

The FCC may require AI labels for political ads

The FCC is considering new rules for disclosing the use of AI in political ads to protect against deceptive information. [ more ]
Theregister
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

FCC chair wants AI disclosures on political ads

FCC considering a proposal to require disclosure of AI technology usage in US political ads for transparency in elections. [ more ]
WHIO TV 7 and WHIO Radio
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

FCC will consider rules for AI-generated political ads on TV and radio, but can't touch streaming

FCC proposes disclosure for AI-generated political ads on broadcast media. [ more ]
Fox Business
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

FCC advances rule requiring disclosure of AI use in political ads

FCC proposes AI disclosure in broadcast ads. [ more ]
Mashable ME
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

The FCC may require AI labels for political ads

The FCC is considering new rules for disclosing the use of AI in political ads to protect against deceptive information. [ more ]
Theregister
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

FCC chair wants AI disclosures on political ads

FCC considering a proposal to require disclosure of AI technology usage in US political ads for transparency in elections. [ more ]
WHIO TV 7 and WHIO Radio
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

FCC will consider rules for AI-generated political ads on TV and radio, but can't touch streaming

FCC proposes disclosure for AI-generated political ads on broadcast media. [ more ]
morepolitical-ads
CyberScoop
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

FCC, Tracfone Wireless reach $16M cyber and privacy settlement

The FCC reached a $16 million settlement with Tracfone Wireless over data breaches and directed a focus on securing application programming interfaces (APIs) to protect customer information. [ more ]
Theregister
3 months ago
Science

FCC chair calls for fresh rules on satellite explosion risk

Satellite operators must adhere to stricter rules to prevent debris-generating explosions in orbit, with a probability threshold set at no more than 1 in 1,000. [ more ]
GSMArena.com
3 months ago
Wearables

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 and Galaxy Ring go through the FCC, battery details revealed

Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Z Flip6 and Galaxy Ring have been FCC certified, revealing their battery capacities. [ more ]
#political-advertising
Brooklyn Eagle
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

FCC to consider rules for AI-generated political ads on TV and radio

Political advertisers may need to disclose AI-generated content in broadcast ads for transparency. [ more ]
Inc.com
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

FCC Chair Backs AI Disclosure Requiring AI for Campaign TV, Radio Ads

Disclosure of AI content in political ads proposed by FCC Chairwoman to combat misinformation. [ more ]
Mashable SEA
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

The FCC may require AI labels for political ads

FCC exploring new rules for disclosing AI in political ads. [ more ]
Mashable
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

The FCC may require AI labels for political ads

FCC explores new rules for disclosing AI in political ads [ more ]
Newsmax
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

FCC Chair: Require AI Disclosure in Campaign TV, Radio Ads

FCC proposes requiring disclosure of AI use in political ads. [ more ]
WFTV
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

FCC will consider rules for AI-generated political ads on TV and radio, but can't touch streaming

The FCC introduced a proposal to disclose the use of AI in political ads for transparency and to combat potentially misleading content. [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

FCC to consider rules for AI-generated political ads on TV and radio

Political advertisers may need to disclose AI-generated content in broadcast ads for transparency. [ more ]
Inc.com
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

FCC Chair Backs AI Disclosure Requiring AI for Campaign TV, Radio Ads

Disclosure of AI content in political ads proposed by FCC Chairwoman to combat misinformation. [ more ]
Mashable SEA
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

The FCC may require AI labels for political ads

FCC exploring new rules for disclosing AI in political ads. [ more ]
Mashable
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

The FCC may require AI labels for political ads

FCC explores new rules for disclosing AI in political ads [ more ]
Newsmax
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

FCC Chair: Require AI Disclosure in Campaign TV, Radio Ads

FCC proposes requiring disclosure of AI use in political ads. [ more ]
WFTV
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

FCC will consider rules for AI-generated political ads on TV and radio, but can't touch streaming

The FCC introduced a proposal to disclose the use of AI in political ads for transparency and to combat potentially misleading content. [ more ]
morepolitical-advertising
RealAgriculture.com
4 months ago
Venture

Farm Credit Canada to offer more direct venture capital funding

FCC is shifting focus to more direct venture capital funding in agriculture to meet industry needs. [ more ]
#location-data
Android Police
4 months ago
Data science

FCC slaps four major US carriers with a fine over selling customers' location data

FCC fined major US carriers for sharing customers' location data without consent. This violation underscores the risk to users' privacy when data is improperly handled. [ more ]
TechCrunch
4 months ago
Privacy professionals

US fines telcos $200M for sharing customer location data without consent | TechCrunch

Major U.S. wireless carriers fined $200 million for illegally sharing customers' location data. [ more ]
Theregister
4 months ago
Privacy professionals

AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile US fined for privacy woe

Telecom companies fined $200 million for selling location data without consent. [ more ]
Android Police
4 months ago
Data science

FCC slaps four major US carriers with a fine over selling customers' location data

FCC fined major US carriers for sharing customers' location data without consent. This violation underscores the risk to users' privacy when data is improperly handled. [ more ]
TechCrunch
4 months ago
Privacy professionals

US fines telcos $200M for sharing customer location data without consent | TechCrunch

Major U.S. wireless carriers fined $200 million for illegally sharing customers' location data. [ more ]
Theregister
4 months ago
Privacy professionals

AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile US fined for privacy woe

Telecom companies fined $200 million for selling location data without consent. [ more ]
morelocation-data
Ars Technica
4 months ago
Privacy professionals

FCC fines big three carriers $196M for selling users' real-time location data

FCC fined major carriers for illegally sharing customer location data without consent or protection measures. [ more ]
Nextgov.com
4 months ago
Privacy professionals

FCC fines major wireless carriers $200M for illegally selling customer location data

FCC fined major carriers $200 million for selling customer location data without consent. [ more ]
The Verge
4 months ago
Information security

The UK beefs up smart home security by going after bad default passwords

Manufacturers in the UK are now required to ensure tech gadgets have unique default passwords or allow users to define them, under updated regulations. [ more ]
Theregister
5 months ago
Privacy professionals

FCC finally set to do something about SS7 vulnerabilities

The FCC is focusing on securing flaws in SS7 and Diameter protocols to prevent spying on wireless devices by foreign governments and surveillance outfits.
SS7 and Diameter protocols have known security weaknesses allowing for tracking locations, intercepting calls/messages, and carrying out network spoofing attacks. [ more ]
#tcpa
ABC7 San Francisco
6 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Biden calls for ban on AI voice generations during State of the Union

President Biden addressed the importance of AI in his State of the Union speech, emphasizing the need for bipartisan privacy legislation and banning AI voice impersonations.
The FCC clarified that AI voice calls are considered artificial and largely prohibited under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). Biden's comments indicate a potential expansion of protections against AI-generated voices. [ more ]
Theregister
7 months ago
Artificial intelligence

US FCC decides AI robocalls are most definitely illegal

The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has declared AI-generated voices in robocalls illegal under the existing Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).
The ruling gives state attorneys general more power to pursue AI robocall operators, who can face fines of up to $1,500 per violation. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
6 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Biden calls for ban on AI voice generations during State of the Union

President Biden addressed the importance of AI in his State of the Union speech, emphasizing the need for bipartisan privacy legislation and banning AI voice impersonations.
The FCC clarified that AI voice calls are considered artificial and largely prohibited under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). Biden's comments indicate a potential expansion of protections against AI-generated voices. [ more ]
Theregister
7 months ago
Artificial intelligence

US FCC decides AI robocalls are most definitely illegal

The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has declared AI-generated voices in robocalls illegal under the existing Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).
The ruling gives state attorneys general more power to pursue AI robocall operators, who can face fines of up to $1,500 per violation. [ more ]
moretcpa
Nextgov.com
6 months ago
Privacy professionals

FCC staff targeted in phishing attack that cloned agency login site

The FCC was targeted in a phishing operation using a fake login page.
The phishing kit named CryptoChameleon targeted cryptocurrency exchange platforms and successfully collected sensitive information. [ more ]
BleepingComputer
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

FCC orders telecom carriers to report PII data breaches within 30 days

Telecom companies must report data breaches impacting customers' personally identifiable information within 30 days.
The updated data breach reporting rules expand the scope to include personally identifiable information and inadvertent access, use, or disclosure of customer information. [ more ]
New York Post
7 months ago
Tech industry

FCC should probe Apple over Beeper Mini shutdown: GOP Commissioner Carr

Republican FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr has called for an investigation into Apple for blocking the Beeper Mini app that allowed Android users to access iMessage.
Carr argues that Apple's action may have violated the FCC's Part 14 rules, which require that advanced communication services be accessible to people with disabilities. [ more ]
#robocalls
Futurism
7 months ago
Artificial intelligence

FCC Bans Robocalls With AI-Generated Voices

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has banned unsolicited robocalls that use AI-generated voices.
The ban is in accordance with the 1991 Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
7 months ago
Artificial intelligence

FCC bans AI-generated voices in robocalls

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has banned robocalls that use AI-generated voices, sending a clear message that the technology will not be exploited for scams or voter manipulation.
The ruling empowers the FCC to fine companies using AI voices, allows call recipients to file lawsuits, and enables state attorneys general to crack down on violators. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
7 months ago
Artificial intelligence

F.C.C. Bans A.I.-Generated Robocalls

The Federal Communications Commission (F.C.C.) has banned AI-generated robocalls to address concerns over election disinformation and consumer fraud.
The decision expands the ability of states to prosecute creators of unsolicited spam robocalls. [ more ]
www.npr.org
7 months ago
Artificial intelligence

The FCC says AI voices in robocalls are illegal

The FCC has ruled that robocalls using AI-generated voices are illegal due to concerns over scams and voter deception.
AI-generated voices have been used in robocalls to extort money from vulnerable individuals and imitate celebrities.
The ruling allows the FCC to fine violators, block telephone companies carrying the calls, and gives victims the ability to sue robocallers using AI. [ more ]
Theregister
10 months ago
Artificial intelligence

The FCC is taking a closer look at AI robocalls

The FCC is investigating the impact of AI on robocalls and robotexts.
The FCC is considering if AI analytics can better block unwanted calls and texts.
The FCC is taking steps to protect cellphone accounts from SIM swapping and port-out fraud. [ more ]
Futurism
7 months ago
Artificial intelligence

FCC Bans Robocalls With AI-Generated Voices

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has banned unsolicited robocalls that use AI-generated voices.
The ban is in accordance with the 1991 Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
7 months ago
Artificial intelligence

FCC bans AI-generated voices in robocalls

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has banned robocalls that use AI-generated voices, sending a clear message that the technology will not be exploited for scams or voter manipulation.
The ruling empowers the FCC to fine companies using AI voices, allows call recipients to file lawsuits, and enables state attorneys general to crack down on violators. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
7 months ago
Artificial intelligence

F.C.C. Bans A.I.-Generated Robocalls

The Federal Communications Commission (F.C.C.) has banned AI-generated robocalls to address concerns over election disinformation and consumer fraud.
The decision expands the ability of states to prosecute creators of unsolicited spam robocalls. [ more ]
www.npr.org
7 months ago
Artificial intelligence

The FCC says AI voices in robocalls are illegal

The FCC has ruled that robocalls using AI-generated voices are illegal due to concerns over scams and voter deception.
AI-generated voices have been used in robocalls to extort money from vulnerable individuals and imitate celebrities.
The ruling allows the FCC to fine violators, block telephone companies carrying the calls, and gives victims the ability to sue robocallers using AI. [ more ]
Theregister
10 months ago
Artificial intelligence

The FCC is taking a closer look at AI robocalls

The FCC is investigating the impact of AI on robocalls and robotexts.
The FCC is considering if AI analytics can better block unwanted calls and texts.
The FCC is taking steps to protect cellphone accounts from SIM swapping and port-out fraud. [ more ]
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Nextgov.com
7 months ago
Artificial intelligence

FCC issues cease-and-desist order to operator linked to AI-generated Biden robocall

The FCC issued a cease-and-desist notice to Lingo Telecom for its alleged role in deploying AI-generated robocalls imitating President Joe Biden during the New Hampshire primary.
The calls were aimed at dissuading residents from voting and could violate the Telephone Consumer Protection Act. [ more ]
Theregister
7 months ago
Artificial intelligence

The FCC wants to criminalize AI robocall spam

The FCC is seeking to make AI-powered robocalls illegal due to concerns about scams using voice-cloning technology.
State Attorneys General offices may receive new tools to crack down on robocall scams if this technology is recognized as illegal under existing law. [ more ]
Above the Law
7 months ago
Law

Cable Giants Insist That Forcing Them To Make Cancellations Easier Violates Their First Amendment Rights

The FCC and FTC have a poor track record of standing up to broadband and cable giants on anticompetitive behavior and price gouging.
The FTC proposed a rule to make it easier to cancel services, but the cable and broadband industry is pushing back. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
8 months ago
Privacy professionals

Federal Regulator Questions Carmakers About Unwanted Tracking Via Their Apps

Car apps designed for convenience can be weaponized in abusive relationships
Car companies have not been responsive in cutting off abusers' access to connected car apps [ more ]
Theregister
9 months ago
Privacy professionals

Carriers told that customer data needs to be protected

The FCC is reminding telcos of their obligations to protect consumers from SIM swapping and port-out scams
The warning comes after the Department of Homeland Security's report on cyber safety [ more ]
Ars Technica
9 months ago
Privacy professionals

Ted Cruz wants to stop the FCC from updating data-breach notification rules

Republican senators are opposing the Federal Communications Commission's plan to impose new data-breach notification requirements on telecom providers.
They argue that the proposed rules violate a congressional order from 2017 that invalidated similar privacy and security rules issued by the FCC. [ more ]
RAIN News
9 months ago
Music

Brief application period for new Low Power FM (LPFM) Stations - RAIN News

The FCC has announced an open application period for new Low Power FM (LPFM) Radio Stations, starting on November 1.
LPFM stations are effective community outreach vehicles for nonprofits, schools, churches, and community centers. [ more ]
GSMArena.com
9 months ago
Gadgets

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra S-Pen's design revealed by FCC

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is expected to be released in January 2024.
The FCC has certified the S-Pen for the Galaxy S24 Ultra, revealing its design and specifications. [ more ]
Databreaches
9 months ago
Privacy professionals

FCC adopts new rules to protect consumers from SIM-swapping attacks

FCC introduces new rules to protect consumers from SIM swapping attacks and port-out fraud
The regulations aim to prevent scammers from accessing personal data by hijacking phone numbers [ more ]
GSMArena.com
3 months ago
Mobile UX

Tecno Phantom V2 Flip surfaces on the FCC with a rectangular cover display

Tecno Phantom V2 Flip will feature a rectangular display and an improved split battery with faster charging. [ more ]
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