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FCC proposes stronger KYC rules and penalties on voice service providers

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Julie DiMauro

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Comment sought on requiring originating providers to obtain identification information from new and renewing customers and on retaining the data for a set duration.

In an effort to crack down on illegal scam calls, the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has proposed imposing stronger “know your customer” (KYC) requirements on voice service providers that originate communications.

The FCC said it “would seek comment on the specific information originating providers must obtain from customers before

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