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FCC probes media and telecom sector for Russia ownership
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Brian Fung
@b_fung
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Feb 25, 2022
A little scoop from me: The FCC has launched a sweeping review of the companies it regulates, hunting for ownership ties to Russia in a possible prelude to a clampdown.
The assessment in coordination with DOJ and DHS covers all FCC licensees.
cnn.com
FCC probes media and telecom sector for Russia ownership ties
The Federal Communications Commission is on the hunt for companies it oversees that may have ownership ties to Russia, in a prelude to possible clampdowns following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Brian Fung
@b_fung
The previously unreported probe comes amid mounting scrutiny of Russian-backed programming on broadcast and social media.
Russia's not known as a major player in the telecom space, but any company the FCC finds that it deems a security risk could end up like Huawei — blocked.
12:52 PM · Feb 25, 2022
Brian Fung
@b_fung
·
Feb 25, 2022
A little scoop from me: The FCC has launched a sweeping review of the companies it regulates, hunting for ownership ties to Russia in a possible prelude to a clampdown.
The assessment in coordination with DOJ and DHS covers all FCC licensees.
cnn.com
FCC probes media and telecom sector for Russia ownership ties
The Federal Communications Commission is on the hunt for companies it oversees that may have ownership ties to Russia, in a prelude to possible clampdowns following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Brian Fung
@b_fung
The previously unreported probe comes amid mounting scrutiny of Russian-backed programming on broadcast and social media.
Russia's not known as a major player in the telecom space, but any company the FCC finds that it deems a security risk could end up like Huawei — blocked.
12:52 PM · Feb 25, 2022
https://www.cnn.com/2022/02/25/tech/fcc-russia-ownership-probe/index.html
(CNN Business)The Federal Communications Commission is on the hunt for companies it oversees that may have ownership ties to Russia, in a prelude to possible clampdowns following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
The internal assessment, which has not been previously reported or publicly announced, was launched this week by FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel, according to a person familiar with the matter.
It follows mounting scrutiny of Russian-backed programming on US airwaves, social media and other channels as the war in Ukraine unfolds. It also comes as President Joe Biden on Thursday announced a range of new sanctions against Russia.
Conducted jointly with the Departments of Justice and Homeland Security, the FCC review covers more than just media entities regulated by the FCC's broadcast licensing program, the person said. It also covers a vast array of telecommunications and infrastructure companies, including wireless providers, submarine cable operators and foreign telecom services that connect US-international phone calls, the person said.
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