Just before the tricks and treats began, the FCC issued an order about another tricky practice—junk faxes. On October 30, 2014, FCC confirmed that all fax ads must contain an opt-out provision and comply with the rules set out in FCC’s 2006 Junk Fax Order. There is a six-month window for companies to come into
On October 24, 2014, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced its intention to fine two telecom companies $10 million for several violations of laws protecting the privacy of phone customers’ personal information. This marks the FCC’s first data security case and the largest privacy action in the FCC’s history.
According to the FCC, TerraCom, Inc.
In a recent ruling, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit revived a claim against debt collector under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”), finding that the recipient of the call never expressly consented to the calls.
The plaintiff, Albert Nigro, called the power company to discontinue service at the home