FCC Inks Data-Sharing Pact With Canadian Privacy Regulator
FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel signed an enforcement and data-sharing agreement with Canada’s privacy regulator, the agency announced Wednesday. The memorandum of understanding between Rosenworcel and Privacy Commissioner Philippe Dufresne establishes a framework for sharing enforcement-related information in both countries, the…
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FCC said: “In today’s digital age, telecommunications carriers have access to vast amounts of personal information, which is stored and transmitted across complex networks that extend beyond traditional borders. Cross-border enforcement cooperation helps to protect consumer privacy, data, and cybersecurity.” Rosenworcel said data privacy protection and cybersecurity are a “top priority” for the commission.