CommLaw Monitor

News and analysis from Kelley Drye’s communications practice group

FAQs on FCC’s Mandatory Information Collection Requirement for All International Section 214 Carriers

The Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) adopted an Order on April 20, 2023 imposing a one-time ownership-related data request to which all holders of international Section 214 authority must respond. The due date…

FCC Open Meeting Recap Podcast: April 21, 2022

Full Spectrum’s FCC Open Meeting Recap podcasts feature instant reaction and analysis following the FCC’s monthly Open Meetings, with an emphasis on the agenda items directly impacting our clients. This month, Partner…

FTC Staff Report Puts Spotlight Back on ISP Data Collection and Use Practices; FCC Re-Regulation Suggested

Over the past few years, the data collection and use practices of Internet Service Providers ("ISPs") have largely flown under the radar while large internet platforms and the broader adtech industry have been under…

A Look at Communications Industry New Year’s Resolutions: Reduce Illegal Robocalls

Earlier this year, we were asked to suggest 2021 resolutions for clients in the telecommunications, media, and technology industries. We developed several that should guide industry participants to improve their…

FCBA Lunch and Learn: Confidentiality Issues in FCC Enforcement, Ex Parte, and FOIA

On December 18, join Kelley Drye and the FCBA Enforcement Committee for a discussion with FCC leaders about the Enforcement Bureau’s approach to handling confidentiality requests for information provided during…