Members of Congress Examine Impact of Media and Marketing On Children
Earlier today, members of Congress and regulators gathered for a symposium on “The Impact of Media on the Health & Well-Being of Children.” Participants included Congressman Edward Markey (D-MA),...
View ArticleFederal Communications Commission Seeks Comments on Mobile Privacy
The Federal Communications Commission ("FCC") has released a Public Notice seeking comments on the steps wireless phone carriers are taking to protect the privacy and data security of customer...
View ArticleFCC Mobile Privacy Notice Published -- Comments Due July 13
As we reported, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) recently announced that it is seeking comments on the protection of data stored on mobile devices by wireless phone carriers. The FCC has...
View ArticleMobile Device Tracking Bill Introduced
A new bill introduced by Rep. Ed Markey, titled the Mobile Device Privacy Act, would require mobile device sellers, manufacturers, service providers, and app offerors to disclose to consumers the...
View ArticleTelemarketing Recap: Recent Key Developments at the FCC, FTC and in the Courts
A number of key developments affecting telemarketing emerged over the past week: 1. The distinction between informational and telemarketing calls was further defined. The 9th Circuit held that calls...
View ArticleFCC Sets Comment Cycles for Additional Petitions Seeking to Clarify TCPA...
In follow up to our previous blog entry on the subject, comment deadlines were set for additional petitions seeking to clarify TCPA provisions and related FCC rules. Comments on these Petitions are...
View ArticleFCC: Sending Opt-Out Confirmation Text Does Not Violate TCPA
The Federal Communications Commission has ruled that companies may send a one-time text message to confirm that a subscriber has opted out of receiving text messages without violating the Telephone...
View ArticleFCC Provides Consumer Tips On Mobile Privacy And Security
The Federal Communications Commission yesterday released a Smartphone Security Checker, a tool designed to help consumers secure their smartphones against mobile security threats. The tool provides...
View ArticleCPNI Certifications Due on March 1
As a reminder, telecommunications carriers must submit their annual certifications regarding customer proprietary network information (CPNI) by March 1. CPNI is private customer information concerning...
View ArticleComcast/NBCU Commit To Limit Interactive Advertising in Children's Programming
Earlier this week, Comcast -- the largest cable operator in the U.S. -- stated in a filing to the Federal Communications Commission that it would commit to limit interactive advertising in children's...
View ArticlePrivacy Bills Begin Dropping in Congress; More to Follow
As expected, this year is shaping up to be a busy year on privacy. As we noted in an earlier post, many Congressional members on both sides of the aisle are focusing on privacy issues. We still...
View ArticleFCC Drafting a Report on Location-Based Services
The Federal Communications Commission is seeking public comment on the use of location-based services in connection with a forthcoming staff report. Comments are due to the FCC by July 8, 2011. The...
View ArticleHouse Energy & Commerce Committee Members Launching Review of Privacy Issues
As we previously discussed, the House Energy & Commerce Committee announced last month that it would be undertaking a comprehensive review of electronic privacy concerns. That process will kick...
View ArticleHouse Energy & Commerce Committee To Hold Internet Privacy Hearing On Thursday
On Thursday, July 14, 2011 two Subcommittees of the House Energy and Commerce Committee (Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade and Communications and Technology) will hold a joint hearing entitled...
View ArticleTwo House Energy & Commerce Subcommittees Hold Hearing on Internet Privacy
By Katie Keith Yesterday, two Subcommittees of the House Energy and Commerce Committee (Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade and Communications and Technology) held a joint hearing entitled “Internet...
View ArticleFCC Adopts Rules Implementing the Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act
The Federal Communications Commission has adopted rules implementing the Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act. Like the Act, the FCC's rules require elementary and secondary schools that have...
View ArticleReps. Terry and Lee Introduce TCPA Reform Measure
Reps. Lee Terry (R-NE) and Ed Towns (D-NY) have introduced the Mobile Informational Call Act of 2011 (H.R. 3035). H.R. 3035 would amend the Telephone Consumer Protection Act — which is administered...
View ArticleFCC Adopts New Telemarketing Restrictions
Today, the Federal Communications Commission adopted new rules that strengthen its restrictions on autodialed or prerecorded telemarketing calls. The FCC billed the new rules as an effort to maintain...
View ArticleFCC, Companies Announce Mobile Device Anti-Theft Database
Earlier this week, Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski, together with major U.S. wireless carriers and chiefs of police, announced a plan to develop databases that will allow...
View ArticleCompanies Struggle With Lack Of Clarity Around TCPA And Text Messaging
Last week, a district court declined to stay a lawsuit against Google Inc. and group-texting service Slide, Inc. alleging a violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”). The court found...
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