Data Privacy & Tech

Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission

🇺🇸United States··Notice·Medium Impact·View source ↗

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🇬🇧 English

This notice by the FCC invites public comments on information collection related to telecommunications relay services for individuals with hearing and speech disabilities. It aims to reduce paperwork and improve service quality by gathering feedback from businesses and individuals to ensure compliance and enhance clarity. Responses are required from various entities, including businesses and governmental organizations.

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Key Changes

  • FCC invites public comments to improve telecommunications relay services
  • Feedback sought to reduce paperwork and enhance service quality
  • Impacts businesses, individuals, and government organizations

Obligations

What this law requires

high

Telecommunications relay service (TRS) providers must submit annual reports that include updates to their information on file with the Commission or a certification that there are no changes.

Telecommunications relay service providers
reporting
high

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) providers must register each user selecting them as their default provider and obtain a self-certification from each user.

Telecommunications Relay Service providers
operational
high

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) providers must register each user who selects their service as the default provider, including obtaining a self-certification from each user.

Telecommunications Relay Service providers
operational
high

TRS providers must verify the accuracy of each user's registration information.

Telecommunications Relay Service providers
operational
high

VRS providers are required to obtain prior authorization from the Commission for planned interruptions of service and report unforeseen interruptions of service to the Commission.

Video Relay Service providers
reporting

Affected Parties

businessesgovernment organizations

Tags

FCC,Telecommunications,Disability Services