CommLaw Monitor
FCC Seeks Comment on Privacy and Security of Information Stored on Mobile Phones and Other Devices
Days before tomorrow’s Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Workshop on Mobile Disclosures, the FCC weighed in with a pair of releases on privacy and security issues raised by mobile devices. In the first item released on…
Insights from Kelley Drye's 4th Annual Privacy Seminar
On February 16, 2012, Kelley Drye & Warren LLP hosted the seminar and audiocast, “Privacy in 2012: What to Watch Regarding COPPA, Mobile Apps, and Evolving Law Enforcement and Public Policy Trends.” The seminar…
Does Enforcement Lurk Behind the New Wireless Industry Customer Billing Alerts?
According to FierceWireless and other news sources, the wireless industry announced this morning an agreement with the FCC and consumer groups to provide free text alerts to consumers before they exceed their plan…
FCC Asked (Again) to Classify Text Messaging
Once again, USAC and the federal Universal Service Fund are driving fundamental classification questions regarding telecom services. In the latest example, USAC has requested the FCC's guidance on how to treat text…
FCC Completes "Mystery Fees" Investigation of Verizon Wireless Data Charges
This order stands in stark contrast to the nominal CPNI settlements, odd refund provisions and low-ball forfeiture penalties we've discussed in this blog. Today, the FCC announced an eye-popping $25 million settlement…