We cannot rest for a second, even during the holidays. Just received this update from our legislative advocates at the team of:
Grace Meng (D-NY) and Joe Barton (R-Pa) introduced HR 3670, which would restrict the use of "spoofing," or the practice of disguising the display of an incoming number or text to conceal the true called/sender.
HR 3670 would build upon the 2009 Truth in Caller ID Act (which makes it unlawful to cause a caller identification service to knowingly transmit misleading or inaccurate caller identification information with the intent to defraud, cause harm, or wrongfully obtain anything of value) by:
1. Broadening the law to prohibit spoofing by callers outside the U.S.
2. Broadening the law to include new internet-based Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services which enable callers to make outgoing-only calls from computers and tablets to mobile and landline phones
3. Requiring that legitimate spoofing providers adequately inform users of all applicable laws
4. Broadening the law to include text messaging.
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We are safe for a few days so, in the meantime, have a fantastic holiday with your family and friends and for each and every one of you, I wish you the best for 2014.
