CommLaw Monitor
Express Written Consent Requirement for Telemarketing Calls and Texts to Take Effect October 16, 2013
New rules issued by the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC") last year are about to take effect. These rules will make it more difficult for businesses to make telemarketing calls and texts to wireless customers…
FCC Wades Back Into Cramming Issue
In a move that appears aimed to maximize options for new Chairman Tom Wheeler when he assumes office, the FCC turned its attention again to its rules to address unauthorized charges on telephone bills, known…
CPNI Season Kicks Off With FCC Enforcement Advisory
Compliance with a carrier's CPNI certification obligations has provided steady fodder for this blog, with the annual Omnibus CPNI fines, unusual settlements and consistent enforcement focus from the FCC's enforcement…
FCC Eases CPNI Compliance for Prepaid Calling Card Providers
Back in 2007, in response to the pretexting controversy, the FCC strengthened its CPNI rules to require telecommunications carriers to authenticate a subscriber’s identity before providing call detail information.…
California AG Kamala Harris Releases Privacy Guidelines for Mobile Apps
Jameson Dempsey co-authored this blog post. Hot on the heels of its recent lawsuit against Delta Airlines for alleged violations of the California Online Privacy Protection Act (“CalOPPA”), today the California…