Regulatory & Compliance Issues Flashcards
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What does CALEA (Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act) require of telecommunications carriers?
Answer: Carriers must build lawful intercept capabilities into their networks for authorized wiretapping
CALEA mandates that telecommunications carriers design their systems to enable authorized law enforcement wiretapping upon lawful court order.
Which federal statute governs the privacy of electronic communications and restricts interception of wire, oral, and electronic communications?
Answer: Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA)
The ECPA, which includes the Wiretap Act and Stored Communications Act, sets federal standards for the privacy and lawful interception of electronic communications.
A telecommunications provider wants to merge with a competitor. Which agencies typically have joint jurisdiction to review and potentially block the merger?
Answer: FCC and the Department of Justice or FTC
Telecom mergers require both FCC approval (for license transfers) and antitrust review by the DOJ Antitrust Division or FTC.
What is the meaning of 'cramming' in telecommunications compliance?
Answer: Placement of unauthorized, misleading, or deceptive charges on a phone bill
Cramming refers to the practice of placing unauthorized charges on consumers' telephone bills, which is prohibited under FCC rules and state consumer protection laws.
Under the FCC's spectrum licensing framework, what is a 'secondary use' license?
Answer: A license that allows use of spectrum only when the primary licensee is not using it, without interference protection
Secondary use licenses permit spectrum use on a non-interference basis, meaning secondary users must not interfere with and have no protection from primary licensees.
Which FCC program specifically addresses affordability of broadband and voice services for low-income consumers?
Answer: Lifeline Program
The FCC's Lifeline program provides monthly discounts on broadband and voice services for eligible low-income consumers.
When a telecom carrier must implement new regulatory requirements, which approach best minimizes compliance risk during the transition period?
Answer: Implement phased compliance with documented milestones and seek FCC guidance on ambiguous requirements
A phased approach with documented milestones and proactive regulatory engagement demonstrates good-faith compliance efforts and minimizes enforcement risk.