The Federal Communications Commission has issued an enforcement advisory reminding telecommunications and interconnected VoIP providers to file their annual reports that certify compliance with the agency’s Customer Proprietary Network Information rules by March 1. The FCC notes that protecting CPNI is of “paramount importance, as CPNI includes some of the most sensitive personal information that carriers have about their customers as a result of their business relationship.” The advisory also warns that the FCC intends “to strictly enforce the rules.” Companies out of compliance face up to $160,000 per violation and up to a maximum of $1,575,000.
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