Entries tagged with: Federal Communications Commission
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Appeals Court Upholds Non-Harmful Phone Spoofing
A federal appeals court has ruled that a state law prohibiting all caller ID spoofing is preempted by the federal Truth in Caller ID Act of 2009. Under the federal law, it is only unlawful to transmit misleading caller information...
FCC Issues Stronger Telemarketing Rules to Protect Consumers
The Federal Communications Commission's final rule amending the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (TCPA) regulations is now in effect. The rule requires "(1)prior express written consent for all autodialed or prerecorded telemarketing calls to wireless numbers and residential lines;...
FCC Fines Google $25,000 for Failure to Cooperate with Street View Investigation
The Federal Communications Commission announced that it will fine Google $25,000 for obstructing an investigation concerning Google Street View and federal wiretap law. The Commission found that Google impeded by "delaying its search for and production of responsive emails and...
FCC Issues Tougher RoboCall Rules
The Federal Communications Commission has issued new rules that strengthen consumer protections against telemarking calls. The rules require telemarketers to obtain written consent of consumers before placing a robocall, require telemarketers to allow consumers to revoke consent to a robocall...
FCC Commits to Protecting Consumers in FY 2011 Performance Plan
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released its FY 2011 budget request and performance plan. The FCC requests funding for furthering cybersecurity, implementing the National Broadband Plan, revamping the FCC's data systems and processes, and modernizing the agency's communications tools and...
FCC Backs Off Net Filtering Plan
FCC Chairman Kevin Martin has said that he will not pursue a government-mandated content filter as part of a proposal for a nationwide free wireless broadband network. EPIC had opposed the provision and said that it would create a dangerous...
