ICO and FCC Sign MoU to Enhance Cooperation in Safeguarding People's Privacy

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) and the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) have joined forces to combat nuisance calls, spam messaging and the misuse of personal data through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The MoU formalises their existing collaboration and outlines how they will work together to protect people's privacy in an increasingly digital world.

The parties will share information on technical developments, intelligence and potential solutions to issues such as scam calls, caller ID spoofing and data privacy. This cooperation is important as consumers share more personal information online, making it easier for their data to be accessed, stored and processed globally.

The MoU emphasises the importance of protecting people's privacy and highlights the global nature of this issue. They will work within the laws of their own jurisdictions to safeguard individuals from harm caused by the misuse of their data.

Both the ICO and FCC have declared that protecting consumers' privacy and defending them against robocalls and text scams is a top priority. Through partnerships like this one, they hope to strengthen their efforts and better protect people's privacy.