United States of America: FCC investigation into TracFone for allegedly failing to protect its customers data and its cybersecurity practices
Progress
Current status
in force
22 Jul 2024 in force
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 TracFone for allegedly failing to protect its customers data and its cybersecurity practices
On 22 July 2024, the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a USD 16 million settlement with TracFone Wireless following an investigation into the carrier's data protection and cybersecurity practices. The investigation was opened following thr…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body