#TelecomRegulation

Salt Typhoon forces FCC’s hand on making telcos secure their networks

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December 6, 2024 at 01:32PM The FCC, led by Jessica Rosenworcel, plans to enforce stricter network security measures for telecom operators following the Salt Typhoon cyberattacks. Proposed rules would require annual cybersecurity reports and compliance with CALEA. The initiative aims to enhance national security and address vulnerabilities exposed by recent breaches affecting telecom infrastructure. ### … Read more

FCC orders telecom carriers to report PII data breaches within 30 days

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February 12, 2024 at 04:56PM Telecom companies are now required to report data breaches affecting customers’ personally identifiable information within 30 days under the FCC’s updated rule. This follows years of proposals and aims to expand breach notification requirements and hold providers accountable. The stricter rules have been prompted by major breaches at major U.S. … Read more