United States of America: FCC investigation into Verizon Communications for allegedly failing to protect its customers' location information
Progress
Current status
in force
29 Apr 2024 in force
28 Feb 2020 under investigation
Scope
Implementers
United States of America
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Issued FCC ruling following an investigation into Verizon Communications for allegedly failing to protect its customers' location information
On 29 April 2024, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued a ruling against Verizon Communications, fining the company USD 46’901’250 for failing to protect customers' location information and for sharing it without consent. This decision …
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body
Announced FCC proposed fine against Verizon Communications for allegedly failing to protect its customers' location information
On 28 February 2020, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) proposed a fine of over USD 48 million against Verizon Communications for allegedly failing to protect customers' location information and for sharing it without consent. This decision…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
interim ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body