FCC Working With UK on Illegal Robocalls and Robotexts, Privacy

The FCC and the U.K.’s Information Commissioner’s Office will cooperate on enforcement matters related to unlawful robocalls and robotexts and protecting consumer privacy and sensitive data, the FCC said Thursday. FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel and U.K. Information Commissioner John Edwards signed a memorandum of understanding agreeing to collaborate, the FCC said. The FCC's efforts to protect consumer privacy and defend against robocalls and text scams "are fortified through strategic partnerships like these,” said Rosenworcel.