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The FCC’s National Security Mandate: The Rise of the Council on National Security

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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has taken significant steps to institutionalize national security within its regulatory framework through the creation of the Council on National Security (CNS). Chaired by Chairman...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

La Chambre des communes se penche de nouveau sur un projet de loi en matière de cybersécurité

Le 18 juin 2025, le ministre de la Sécurité publique a déposé le projet de loi C-8, Loi concernant la cybersécurité, modifiant la Loi sur les télécommunications et apportant des modifications corrélatives à d’autres lois (le...more

A&O Shearman

The rise of neutral hosts in the telco value chain

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The telecommunications sector is reaching an inflection point. The capital investment required to build and upgrade telecoms networks continues to rise, while the return on investment for operators maintaining traditional,...more

Kerr Russell

May I Use Patient Information to Respond to Internet Criticism?

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Question: It was recently brought to my attention that a patient posted on the internet false and misleading information regarding treatment I provided to her. The posting also contains false and defamatory descriptions of me...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

House of Commons Re-Introduces Federal Cybersecurity Legislation

On June 18, 2025, the Minister of Public Safety introduced Bill C-8, An Act respecting cyber security, amending the Telecommunications Act and making consequential amendments to other Acts (Bill C-8). If passed, Bill C-8...more

Perkins Coie

FCC Plugs National Security Gaps by Targeting “Bad Labs”

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Key Takeaways - - Per a recent FCC final rule, telecommunication certification bodies owned or controlled by “prohibited entities,” including Chinese government and military affiliates, are prohibited from testing and...more

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FCC Bans “Bad Labs” Connected to Foreign Adversaries, Seeks Comment on Additional Restrictions for Equipment Authorization Program

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Continuing its efforts under Chairman Brendan Carr’s leadership to safeguard United States communications infrastructure from foreign threats, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) adopted an Order and...more

DarrowEverett LLP

AI Meets TCPA: Navigating Business Compliance Risks in Phone Communications

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As artificial intelligence continues to transform business communications, companies will continue to face significant—and in some cases, increased—legal risks under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) when choosing...more

K&L Gates LLP

Combatting Scams in Australia, Singapore, China and Hong Kong

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The increased reliance on digital communication and online banking has created greater potential for digitally-enabled scams. If not appropriately addressed, scam losses may undermine confidence in digital systems, resulting...more

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FCC Announces New National Security Unit Focusing on State-Sponsored Cyber Threats

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On March 13, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission’s (“FCC”) Chairman Brendan Carr announced the creation of a Council on National Security (the “Council”) with Adam Chan serving as the Director. This new Council will...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

Reminder: Federal Communications Commission – February through April 1st Filings

Each month, Kelley Drye’s Communications Group offers this reminder of upcoming filing deadlines that may affect our clients and friends....more

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What’s New in Wireless - February 2025

The wireless industry has revolutionized the way we connect, from facilitating teleworking, distance learning, and telemedicine to allowing the American public to interact virtually in almost all other aspects of their daily...more

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Federal Law Enforcement Recommends Encrypted and Ephemeral Messaging

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In light of recent reports of cyberattacks on telecommunications companies, the FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued a series of reports and statements recommending secure communications,...more

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As D2D Deployment Increases, NTIA Seeks Comment on Potential Risks to GPS

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The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has published a Notice and Request for Comment (RFC) on the potential impact of the increasing deployment of satellite-enabled direct-to-device (D2D)...more

Mintz - Technology, Communications & Media...

What’s New in Wireless - January 2025

The wireless industry has revolutionized the way we connect, from facilitating teleworking, distance learning, and telemedicine to allowing the American public to interact virtually in almost all other aspects of their daily...more

Ropes & Gray LLP

New Year, New Threats: Practical Tips for Secure Communications after Salt Typhoon

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As a recent DataPhiles post explored, the threat to telecommunications infrastructure and private call records posed by foreign threat actors only continues to grow. In fact, at least one U.S. government agency has urged...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Public Urged to Encrypt Mobile Phone Messaging and Calls

On December 4, 2024, four of the five members of the Five Eyes intelligence-sharing group (the United States, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand) law enforcement and cyber security agencies (Agencies) published a joint guide...more

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The Digital Download – Alston & Bird’s Privacy & Data Security Newsletter – November 2024

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Publications & Advisories - November 2024 – Kathleen Benway, Jennifer Everett, Alysa Austin, and Kristen Bartolotta published “Federal Trade Commission’s Updated Health Breach Notification Rule Is Now in Effect” in Employee...more

King & Spalding

CMS Issues Final 2025 Calendar Year Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule

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On November 1, 2024, CMS issued a rule finalizing changes to Medicare payments under the Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) and other Medicare Part B policies effective on or after January 1, 2025 (the Final Rule). Section 1848 of...more

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Australian Government Introduces Major Amendments to the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018

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Aiming to bolster the security and resilience of critical infrastructures in Australia, the Australian Government introduced the Security of Critical Infrastructure and Other Legislation Amendment (Enhanced Response and...more

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NIST and NTIA publish key resources on AI risk management and safety

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President Biden’s October 2023 AI executive order (AI EO), which aimed to promote the development of guidance and regulations to support a safe, secure, trustworthy AI ecosystem, is spurring agencies across the federal...more

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The Broadening Data Security Mandate: SEC Incident Response Plan and Data Breach Notification Requirements

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Virtually all organizations have an obligation to safeguard their personal data against unauthorized access or use, and, in some instances, to notify affected individuals in the event such access or use occurs. Those...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Geneva Insights - July & August 2024

International Geneva – A global governance ecosystem of over 40 international organizations, 178 country representations and 700+ non-governmental organizations....more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

FCC Proposes Reporting and Other Obligations To Secure Routing of Internet Traffic

On June 7, 2024, the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC") issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking ("NPRM") that would require providers of retail broadband internet access service to create detailed plans to address and...more

Guidepost Solutions LLC

Artificial Intelligence Governance – First, Build On What You Have

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance rapidly, organizations of all types are seeking to deploy this powerful tool to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of their operations, improve service to their...more

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