Protecting Consumer Phone Records Act

Summary

Protecting Consumer Phone Records Act - Makes it unlawful for a person to: (1) acquire or use an individual's customer proprietary network information (CPNI) without written consent; (2) misrepresent that another person has consented to the acquisition of CPNI in order to obtain such information; (3) obtain unauthorized access to data processing systems or records in order to obtain such information; (4) sell, or offer to sell, CPNI; or (5) request that another person obtain CPNI from a telecommunications carrier or IP (Internet Protocol)-enabled voice service provider, knowing that the other person will obtain such information in an unlawful manner. Provides: (1) exceptions; and (2) civil and criminal penalties for violations. Requires enforcement of the requirements of this Act by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and the states. Preempts contrary state law. Directs the FTC and FCC to jointly establish and implement a media and distribution campaign to teach the public about the protection afforded CPNI under this Act, the Federal Trade Commission Act, and the Communications Act of 1934.

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• Reported to Senate (text)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 9 May 2006

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• Reported to Senate (PDF)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 9 May 2006

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• Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 9 May 2006

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 8 March 2006

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 8 March 2006

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• Introduced in Senate

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