{"id":31249,"date":"2023-12-21T08:35:00","date_gmt":"2023-12-21T13:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nationalcioreview.com\/?p=31249"},"modified":"2023-12-21T15:46:48","modified_gmt":"2023-12-21T20:46:48","slug":"fcc-adapts-to-the-times-with-new-data-breach-rules","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nationalcioreview.com\/articles-insights\/information-security\/fcc-adapts-to-the-times-with-new-data-breach-rules\/","title":{"rendered":"Navigating the FCC’s New Breach Reporting Rules"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Federal Communications Commission<\/strong> (FCC) has issued updates to its data breach rules<\/a><\/strong> for the first time in 16 years. This shift, marked by a 3-2 party-line vote, implements a comprehensive redefinition of breaches, encompassing various forms of unauthorized access to customer information held by telecommunications carriers and providers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This expanded definition now includes inadvertent access, use, or disclosure of customer information, a significant broadening from the previous interpretation, with companies required to inform both consumers and the agency within 30 days of discovery. The reporting requirement aims to arm citizens with awareness surrounding cyber incidents while shoring up accountability across the telecom industry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why it matters:<\/strong> By demanding that providers hastily loop in users and regulators after security failures, the FCC seeks to create timely awareness of digital threats. Understanding the impact of these changes is crucial for effective leadership and compliance in this new regulatory<\/strong><\/a> environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n