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OCC releases enforcement actions
On May 19, the OCC released a list of recent enforcement actions taken against national banks, federal savings associations, and individuals currently and formerly affiliated with such entities. Included is a cease and desist order against an Alaska-based bank for allegedly engaging in Bank Secrecy...
InfoBytesDOJ will not charge researchers who report cybersecurity flaws in “good faith”
On May 19, the DOJ revised its policy for charging cases under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA), directing prosecutors to not charge researchers who report cybersecurity flaws in “good faith.” The policy directive informs prosecutors that the DOJ will not prosecute security researchers that...
InfoBytesFCC acts to ensure gateway providers stop international robocalls
On May 19, the FCC unanimously adopted proposed rules to ensure gateway providers that channel international call traffic comply with STIR/SHAKEN caller ID authentication protocols and validate the identity of the providers whose traffic they are routing to help weed out robocalls. As part of the...
InfoBytesFTC considers changes to strengthen advertising and endorsement guidelines against fake and manipulated reviews
On May 19, the FTC announced it is considering changes to strengthen its advertising guidelines to address fake and manipulative reviews, as well as concerns over inadequate disclosure tools. The Commission unanimously voted to submit a notice of proposed changes to its “Guides Concerning the Use...
InfoBytesFTC cracks down on ed tech providers’ COPPA compliance
On May 19, the FTC warned providers of education technology (ed tech) tools for children that they must fully comply with all provisions of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). The Commission voted unanimously to approve a policy statement clarifying how COPPA applies to ed tech...
InfoBytesFinancial Services Committee Republicans concerned about CFPB UDAAP manual and administrative adjudications
On May 19, nineteen Financial Services Committee Republicans sent a letter to CFPB Director Rohit Chopra expressing concerns about the agency’s new UDAAP supervisory policy and the recent changes to CFPB administrative adjudication procedures. As previously covered by a Buckley Special Alert , the...
InfoBytes7th Circuit overturns district court’s decision in FDCPA case
On May 20, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit overturned a district court’s decision to dismiss an FDCPA case over lack of standing. According to the order, the plaintiff defaulted on a debt that was placed with the defendant. The defendant sued the plaintiff and obtained a judgment...
InfoBytesOklahoma establishes telephone solicitation restrictions
On May 20, the Oklahoma governor signed HB 3168 , which establishes the Telephone Solicitation Act of 2022. The bill, among other things, prohibits (i) certain sales calls without the prior express written consent of the called party; (ii) commercial telephone sellers or salespersons from using...
InfoBytesJohn R. Coleman quoted in S&P Global article, “CFPB could disclose decisions to examine nonbanks for risky activities”
The S&P Global article, “CFPB could disclose decisions to examine nonbanks for risky activities,” reported on the how the bureau is considering publicly sharing information on nonbanks that may pose risks to consumers in a new proposed procedural rule under the dormant authority of the Dodd-...
In The NewsDistrict Court grants in part/denies in part defendant’s motion in RESPA, FDCPA case
Recently, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee granted in part and denied in part a defendant mortgage servicer’s motion for summary judgment concerning allegations that the defendant improperly foreclosed on plaintiff’s property. The plaintiff alleged that the defendant...
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