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State AGs Aim Spotlight on Robocall ​“Gateway” Service Provider

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Combatting robocalls has been and continues to be an important area of enforcement for State Attorneys General, as we have previously reported. On October 18, 2024, the Anti-Robocall Multistate Litigation Task Force (Task...more

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FCC Proposes $8 Million in Fines Against Telecom Company and Political Consultant for Using Deepfake Generative Artificial...

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In a pair of Notices of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture this week, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has proposed a collective $8 million in fines against telecommunications company Lingo Telecom and political...more

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[Webinar] The FCC’s Expanding Enforcement Reach: Five Things You Need to Know - May 30th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT

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While the FCC is well-known for broadcast and telecom regulation, the Commission regulates broadly, reaching communications networks, the marketing and sale of electronic devices, space-based services, diverse grant and...more

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The State AG Report – 5.2.2024

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Here are curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US: •Florida AG Takes the Field Against Atlantic Coast...more

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The State AG Report – 4.11.2024

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Here are curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US: •CFPB Not Playing Games with Financial and Privacy Risks - ...more

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AG Bonta Applauds FCC’s Proposed Renewed Net Neutrality Protections

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California AG Rob Bonta issued a statement applauding an announcement by the FCC detailing plans to reestablish federal net neutrality protections. The FCC’s draft order would reclassify broadband Internet access service in a...more

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State Attorneys General Take Action on Artificial Intelligence

The evolving use of artificial intelligence (AI) across different industries has thrust states into a difficult and rapidly developing regulatory arena. State Attorneys General have and will continue to play an essential role...more

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Bipartisan Group of AGs Issue Warning Letter Over Alleged Election Robocalling

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On February 6, a bipartisan group of 51 attorney general (AG) sent a warning letter to Life Corporation (Life Corp.) for allegedly engaging in an illegal robocall campaign that they claim was intended to deter New Hampshire...more

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Don’t Call Me (Auto), Mr. Roboto

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The FCC adopted a declaratory ruling finding that AI-generated voices are “artificial” under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), making their use in robocalls illegal. In the declaratory ruling, the FCC determined...more

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FCC Clarifies AI Call TCPA Legality

On February 8, 2024, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) issued a Declaratory Ruling clarifying that telemarketing calls utilizing AI are regulated by the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”) and its...more

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More Privacy, Please – November/December 2023

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In recent regulatory and enforcement developments, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) proposed a regulatory framework for automated decision-making technology (ADMT) and revisions to the California Consumer...more

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AGs, AI, and Robocalls

Two of the hottest consumer protection topics for state attorneys general (AGs) are robocalls and artificial intelligence (AI). AGs have been prioritizing the fight against robocalls for many years, and AI seems to be on the...more

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AGs Ask FCC to Answer Their Call to Restrict Use of AI for Telemarketing

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A bipartisan coalition of 26 AGs sent comments to the FCC in response to its Notice of Inquiry that requested input on the implications of artificial intelligence technologies on the Commission’s efforts to protect consumers...more

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AGs Urge the Federal Government to Regulate AI in Telemarketing

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North Carolina Attorney General (AG) Josh Stein led a bipartisan effort urging the federal government to impose stricter regulations on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in telemarketing. The collective push involved 26...more

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Coalition of State Attorney Generals Take Position on AI in Telemarketing

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On November 17, 2023, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued a Notice of Inquiry (NOI), inviting public feedback on the implications of artificial intelligence (AI) on unsolicited and illicit phone calls and text...more

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The State AG Report – 12.21.2023

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Here are curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US: •Rite Aid Settles Allegations its Facial Recognition...more

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FCC Adopts New Telemarketing Consent Rule Based on Bipartisan AG Coalition’s Input

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The FCC, utilizing input from a bipartisan coalition of 29 AGs, has adopted a new one-to-one consent rule that prevents lead generators from obtaining consumer consent for multiple business sellers at the same time....more

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Four AGs Partner with FCC to Tackle Privacy and Data Protection Issues

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The AGs of Connecticut, Illinois, New York, and Pennsylvania signed memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with the FCC to share expertise and resources to enforce federal and state privacy laws and regulations....more

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CFPB Proposes Financial Data Rights Rule to Promote Open Banking

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The CFPB proposed a new rule to encourage a shift towards open and decentralized banking by requiring depository and nondepository entities to make available to consumers and authorized third parties certain data relating to...more

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AGs Tell Congress that EATS Act Ruins their Appetite

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A group of 16 Democratic AGs wrote a letter to Congressional leaders opposing the passage of the Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act, which restricts state and local governments abilities to set agricultural...more

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AGs Question FDA Plan for Mail-Back Opioid Program

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13 Republican AGs wrote a letter to the FDA in response to its Request for Information regarding “In-Home Disposal Systems for Opioid Analgesics,” a proposed mail-back program for leftover opioid products....more

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Twenty-Eight AGs Call for Stricter FCC Spam Call and Text Rules

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On June 8, a bipartisan coalition of 28 attorneys general issued a letter, supporting the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) proposal to close a “loophole” that currently allows lead generators to collect and sell...more

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FCC Levies $5 Million Fine for Political Calling Campaign That Violated the TCPA

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As part of a broader campaign to go after “robocall” violations, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced a $5,134,500 fine against a company and its owners for making 1,141 robocalls in 2020 that violated...more

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“Lead Generation Loophole” Should be Targeted in Fight Against Illegal Robotexts, Say AGs

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A bipartisan group of 28 AGs wrote a letter to the FCC in support of the Commission’s proposed efforts to combat illegal robotexts and robocalls. The letter supports the FCC’s proposal to extend Do-Not-Call Registry...more

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51 AGs Show Support for FCC Proposal Requiring Wireless Providers to Block Spam Texts

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The National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) sent a letter on behalf of a coalition of 51 AGs supporting an FCC proposal meant to cut down on the number of unwanted text messages received by consumers....more

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