New York Attorney General Letitia James led a bipartisan coalition of 49 other attorneys general in urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its Know Your Customer (KYC) rules. The letter calls for enhanced due diligence requirements on phone companies to better detect and prevent illegal robocalls, which cost Americans billions annually.
In-house legal teams should review agreements with telecommunications providers and voice service vendors to ensure they include robust Know Your Customer (KYC) obligations, requiring providers to verify customer identity, business practices, and intended use of services. Contracts should also mandate compliance with TCPA and FCC rules on robocall prevention, including STIR/SHAKEN implementation, and include provisions for terminating service to customers engaged in illegal robocalling. Additionally, vendor agreements should require prompt notification of any enforcement actions or complaints related to robocalls.
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"Attorney General James Urges Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules to Stop Illegal Robocalls"
"Attorney General James and a bipartisan coalition of 49 other attorneys general urged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its “Know Your Customer” (KYC) rules to help prevent scammers from making illegal robocalls."
"Attorney General James and a bipartisan coalition of 49 other attorneys general"
"https://ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/letters/fcc-know-your-customer-kyc-rules-letter-2026_0.pdf"
New York Attorney General Letitia James issued a consumer alert reminding businesses and consumers of legal requirements for e-bikes and e-scooters, including speed limits, motor wattage, labeling, and age restrictions, following recent fatal crashes. The alert warns against selling vehicles that exceed legal limits as e-bikes or e-scooters, which may instead be classified as e-motos, mopeds, or motorcycles requiring registration, licensing, and insurance.
Attorney General Dan Rayfield and 49 other state attorneys general sent a letter to the FCC urging stronger 'Know Your Customer' rules to combat illegal robocalls. The coalition requests that phone companies verify customer identities and business practices to prevent scammers from using the network. The letter is part of Phase 2 of Operation Robocall Roundup.
New York Attorney General Letitia James issued a consumer alert on May 18, 2026, warning residents of potential price gouging by transportation service providers during the Long Island Rail Road strike. The alert reminds businesses that New York’s price gouging laws prohibit unconscionable price increases on essential services like transportation during market disruptions. No specific privacy violations or enforcement actions against individual entities were announced in the alert.
This press release announces New York Attorney General Letitia James leading a coalition of 21 state attorneys general, the District of Columbia, and Pennsylvania’s Governor in filing an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court to stay a Fifth Circuit ruling that would reinstate in-person dispensing requirements for mifepristone, a medication used for abortion. The coalition argues the ruling is scientifically unsupported, would restrict telehealth access to reproductive care, and undermines state sovereignty over abortion policy post-Dobbs. This is not a privacy-related enforcement action, as the content addresses reproductive health policy rather than data privacy violations.
This press release announces the FTC's testimony before the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee on April 15, 2026, outlining the agency's priorities including consumer privacy protection, competition enforcement, and implementation of the TAKE IT DOWN Act. No specific enforcement action against a private entity is announced in this release.
The California Legislature passed AB 566, the California Opt Me Out Act, which will require browsers to support opt-out preference signals (OOPS), allowing consumers to easily limit the sale and sharing of their personal information. The bill now heads to the Governor for signature. The CPPA commended the legislature for this action.