Author: Michael

The Federal Communications Commission on Friday launched a process to update its rules for how quickly telecommunication carriers notify consumers about breaches of sensitive information.
The new rule would eliminate the current seven-day waiting period for carriers to notify customers of a breach and require all breaches to be reported to the FCC, FBI and U.S. Secret Service. Instead, telecoms would need to report breaches to law enforcement as soon as intrusions are discovered and immediately to consumers, as well, unless otherwise advised by authorities.

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