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Smartphone Theft Prevention Act of 2015
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Smartphone Theft Prevention Act of 2015 Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require commercial mobile service providers to make available on smartphones, in coordination with smartphone manufacturers and operating system providers, a function that an account holder may use remotely to: (1) delete or render inaccessible all information on the smartphone relating to the account holder, (2) render the smartphone inoperable on the global networks of such service providers, (3) prevent reactivation or reprogramming without a passcode or similar authorization after the smartphone has been rendered inoperable or has been subject to an unauthorized factory reset, and (4) restore personal information from the smartphone onto a compatible or interoperable device. Requires service providers to ensure that smartphones: (1) prompt the account holder to enable such functions during the initial setup process, and (2) allow only the account holder to opt out. Prohibits a smartphone from being manufactured in the United States or imported into the United States for sale or resale to the public, unless the smartphone is configured in such a manner that a service provider may comply with such functionality requirements. Prohibits service providers from charging a fee for making available such functions, the initial prompt, and the ability to opt out. Directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish a common national framework for smartphone anti-theft measures to protect consumers. Requires the FCC to determine whether this Act should apply to tablets with commercial mobile services.
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Filing registrants (7)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Introduced in Senate
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Issues related to S. 1076 - Smartphone Theft Prevention Act of 2015 H.R. 2024 Smartphone Theft Prevention Act of 2015
Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues related to the Internet of Things, virtual reality, an cell-phone unlocking - S1076 Smartphone Theft Prevention Act of 2015; HR 1587 Unlocking Technology Act of 2015; Issues related to geolocation data privacy - HR 656 - Online Communications and Geolocation Protection Act, HR 491 - Geolocational Privacy and Surveillance Act. Issues related to device security - implementation of the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act. Issues related to E-waste. Issues related to health/wellness IT.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues related to the Internet of Things, virtual reality, an cell-phone unlocking - S1076 Smartphone Theft Prevention Act of 2015; HR 1587 Unlocking Technology Act of 2015; Issues related to geolocation data privacy - HR 656 - Online Communications and Geolocation Protection Act, HR 491 - Geolocational Privacy and Surveillance Act. Issues related to device security - implementation of the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act. Issues related to E-waste. Issues related to health/wellness IT.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues related to the Internet of Things, virtual reality, spectrum, and cell phone unlocking - S.1076 Smartphone Theft Prevention Act of 2015; H.R. 1587 - Unlocking Technology Act of 2015. Issues related to geolocation data privacy - H.R. 656 - Online Communications and Geolocation Protection Act, H.R. 491 - Geolocational Privacy and Surveillance Act. Issues related to device security - implementation of the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act. Issues related to E-waste. Issues related to health/wellness IT.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues related to the handset manufacturing industry, including customs, accessibility, encryption, mobile privacy, data security, and data breach reporting initiatives (S. 1076 - Smartphone Theft Prevention Act of 2015, H.R. 1587 - Unlocking Technology Act of 2015; S. 177 - Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015; H.R. 580 - Data Accountability and Trust Act; H.R. 726 & S.135 - Secure Data Act of 2015; H.R. 656 - Online Communications and Geolocation Protection Act; H.R. 491 - Geolocational Privacy and Surveillance Act; H.R. 1704 - Personal Data Notification and Protection Act of 2015; H.R. 4651 & S. 2605 - Digital Security Commission Act of 2016). Issues related to device security (device security provisions only of: S. 456 - Cyber Threat Sharing Act of 2015; H.R. 234 Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act) Issues related to E-waste (no specific legislation). Implementation of E-Warranty Act (no specific legislation). Issues related to health/wellness IT (no specific legislation). Issues related to virtual reality technology (no specific legislation).
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Issues related to S. 1076 - Smartphone Theft Prevention Act of 2015 H.R. 2024 Smartphone Theft Prevention Act of 2015
Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues related to the Internet of Things, virtual reality, an cell-phone unlocking - S1076 Smartphone Theft Prevention Act of 2015; HR 1587 Unlocking Technology Act of 2015; Issues related to geolocation data privacy - HR 656 - Online Communications and Geolocation Protection Act, HR 491 - Geolocational Privacy and Surveillance Act. Issues related to device security - implementation of the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act. Issues related to E-waste. Issues related to health/wellness IT.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues related to the Internet of Things, virtual reality, spectrum, and cell phone unlocking - S.1076 Smartphone Theft Prevention Act of 2015; H.R. 1587 - Unlocking Technology Act of 2015. Issues related to geolocation data privacy - H.R. 656 - Online Communications and Geolocation Protection Act, H.R. 491 - Geolocational Privacy and Surveillance Act. Issues related to device security - implementation of the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act. Issues related to E-waste. Issues related to health/wellness IT.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues related to the handset manufacturing industry, including customs, accessibility, encryption, mobile privacy, data security, and data breach reporting initiatives (S. 1076 - Smartphone Theft Prevention Act of 2015, H.R. 1587 - Unlocking Technology Act of 2015; S. 177 - Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015; H.R. 580 - Data Accountability and Trust Act; H.R. 726 & S.135 - Secure Data Act of 2015; H.R. 656 - Online Communications and Geolocation Protection Act; H.R. 491 - Geolocational Privacy and Surveillance Act; H.R. 1704 - Personal Data Notification and Protection Act of 2015; H.R. 4651 & S. 2605 - Digital Security Commission Act of 2016). Issues related to device security (device security provisions only of: S. 456 - Cyber Threat Sharing Act of 2015; H.R. 234 Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act) Issues related to E-waste (no specific legislation). Implementation of E-Warranty Act (no specific legislation). Issues related to health/wellness IT (no specific legislation). Issues related to virtual reality technology (no specific legislation).
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues related to the Internet of Things, virtual reality, spectrum, S1076 Smartphone Theft Prevention Act of 2015
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Issues related to S. 1076 - Smartphone Theft Prevention Act of 2015 H.R. 2024 Smartphone Theft Prevention Act of 2015
Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues related to the Internet of Things, virtual reality, spectrum, S.1076 Smartphone Theft Prevention Act of 2015
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues related to the handset manufacturing industry, including customs, accessibility, encryption, mobile privacy, data security, and data breach reporting initiatives (S. 1076 - Smartphone Theft Prevention Act of 2015, H.R. 1587 - Unlocking Technology Act of 2015; S. 177 - Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015; H.R. 580 - Data Accountability and Trust Act; H.R. 726 & S.135 - Secure Data Act of 2015; H.R. 656 - Online Communications and Geolocation Protection Act; H.R. 491 - Geolocational Privacy and Surveillance Act; H.R. 1704 - Personal Data Notification and Protection Act of 2015; H.R. 4651 & S. 2605 - Digital Security Commission Act of 2016). Issues related to device security (device security provisions only of: S. 754 - Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015; S. 456 - Cyber Threat Sharing Act of 2015; H.R. 234 Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act) Issues related to E-waste (no specific legislation). S. 1359 - E-Warranty Act - entire legislation. Issues related to health/wellness IT (no specific legislation).
Client expense: $280,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · first_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues related to the Internet of Things, virtual reality, spectrum, S1076 Smartphone Theft Prevention Act of 2015
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · first_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues related to the Internet of Things, virtual reality, spectrum, S.1076 Smartphone Theft Prevention Act of 2015
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE
2016 · first_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues related to the handset manufacturing industry, including customs, accessibility, encryption, mobile privacy, data security, and data breach reporting initiatives (S. 1076 - Smartphone Theft Prevention Act of 2015, H.R. 1587 - Unlocking Technology Act of 2015; S. 177 - Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015; H.R. 580 - Data Accountability and Trust Act; H.R. 726 & S.135 - Secure Data Act of 2015; H.R. 656 - Online Communications and Geolocation Protection Act; H.R. 491 - Geolocational Privacy and Surveillance Act; H.R. 1704 - Personal Data Notification and Protection Act of 2015; H.R. 4651 & S. 2605 - Digital Security Commission Act of 2016). Issues related to device security (device security provisions only of: S. 754 - Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015; S. 456 - Cyber Threat Sharing Act of 2015; H.R. 234 Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act) Issues related to E-waste (no specific legislation). S. 1359 - E-Warranty Act - entire legislation. Issues related to health/wellness IT (no specific legislation).
Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2015 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
Draft legislation to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to ensure Internet openness; H.R.821/S.424 - Wi-Fi Innovation Act; H.R.1212 - To prohibit the Federal Communications Commission from reclassifying broadband Internet access service as a telecommunications service and from imposing certain regulations on providers of such service; H.R.1472 - Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Modernization Act; H.R.1560 - Protecting Cyber Networks Act; H.R.1641/S.887 - Federal Spectrum Incentive Act of 2015; H.R.1731 -- National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015; H.R.1738 - IPAWS Modernization Act; H.R.1770 - Data Security and Breach Notification Act; H.R.2024/S.1076 - Smartphone Theft Prevention Act; S.253 - Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2015; S.1180 - Integrated Public Alert Warning System Modernization Act; S.1545 - A bill to require quarterly reporting by the Federal Communications Commission on the Lifeline Program funded by the Universal Service Fund: S.1618 - A bill to reallocate Federal Government-held spectrum for commercial use, to promote wireless innovation and enhance wireless communications, and for other purposes; General lobbying on the following issues: deployment of FM chips in mobile telephones; data breach and data security; oversight of the Federal Communications Commission; spectrum policy (including efforts to reallocate federal spectrum for commercial use); the FCCs Open Internet Order; deployment of E911/NG911 capabilities, including text-to-911 solutions; deployment of wireless infrastructure; and oversight of the Universal Service Fund Lifeline Program.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
2015 · second_quarter · Telecommunications
Draft legislation to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to ensure Internet openness; H.R.821/S.424 - Wi-Fi Innovation Act; H.R.1212 - To prohibit the Federal Communications Commission from reclassifying broadband Internet access service as a telecommunications service and from imposing certain regulations on providers of such service; H.R.1472 - Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Modernization Act; H.R.1560 - Protecting Cyber Networks Act; H.R.1641/S.887 - Federal Spectrum Incentive Act of 2015; H.R.1731 -- National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015; H.R.1738 - IPAWS Modernization Act; H.R.1770 - Data Security and Breach Notification Act; H.R.2024/S.1076 - Smartphone Theft Prevention Act; S.253 - Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2015; S.1180 - Integrated Public Alert Warning System Modernization Act; S.1545 - A bill to require quarterly reporting by the Federal Communications Commission on the Lifeline Program funded by the Universal Service Fund: S.1618 - A bill to reallocate Federal Government-held spectrum for commercial use, to promote wireless innovation and enhance wireless communications, and for other purposes; General lobbying on the following issues: deployment of FM chips in mobile telephones; data breach and data security; oversight of the Federal Communications Commission; spectrum policy (including efforts to reallocate federal spectrum for commercial use); the FCCs Open Internet Order; deployment of E911/NG911 capabilities, including text-to-911 solutions; deployment of wireless infrastructure; and oversight of the Universal Service Fund Lifeline Program.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
2015 · second_quarter · Telecommunications
S.1076, Smartphone Theft Prevention Act of 2015 S.177, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015 H.R.1770, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015 H.R.2745, Standard Merger and Acquisition Reviews Through Equal Rules Act of 2015 H.R.2336, Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2015 Issues related to the Comcast/Time Warner Cable merger Issues related to pay-tv billing practices Issues related to robocalls Issues related to appropriation riders Issues related to FCC regulations of net neutrality and Internet privacy Issues related to early termination fees Issues related to students privacy Issues related to expanding lifeline program to cover broadband Issues related to YouTube kids app deceptive practices
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2015 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues related to the Internet of Things, virtual reality, spectrum, e-warranty, S.1076 Smartphone Theft Prevention Act of 2015
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2015 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues related to the handset manufacturing industry, including customs, accessibility, and mobile privacy and data security initiatives (H.R. 1587 - Unlocking Technology Act of 2015; S. 177 - Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015; H.R. 580 - Data Accountability and Trust Act; H.R. 726 - Secure Data Act of 2015; H.R. 1704 - Personal Data Notification and Protection Act of 2015; S. 135 - Secure Data Act of 2015; H.R. 656 - Online Communications and Geolocation Protection Act; H.R. 491 - Geolocational Privacy and Surveillance Act; S. 754 - Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015; S. 456 - Cyber Threat Sharing Act of 2015; H.R. 234 Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act, S. 1076 - Smartphone Theft Prevention Act of 2015). Issues related to E-waste (no specific legislation). S. 1359 - E-Warranty Act - entire legislation.
Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2015 · second_quarter · Telecommunications
H.R. 821 / S. 424 - Wi-Fi Innovation Act H.R. 1472 - Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Modernization Act H.R. 1560 - Protecting Cyber Networks Act H.R. 1641 / S. 887 - Federal Spectrum Incentive Act H.R. 1731 - National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act H.R. 1738 - IPAWS Modernization Act H.R. 1770 - Data Security and Breach Notification Act H.R. 2024 / S. 1076 - Smartphone Theft Prevention Act S. 253 - A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1943 to consolidate the reporting obligations of the Federal Communications Commission in order to improve congressional oversight and reduce reporting burdens S. 1180 - Integrated Public Alert Warning System Modernization Act S. 1545 - A bill to require a quarterly report by the Federal Communications Commission on the Lifeline program funded by the Universal Service Fund S. 1618 - A bill to reallocate Federal Government-held spectrum for commercial use, to promote wireless innovation and enhance wireless communications, and for other purposes Draft legislation to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to ensure internet openness H.R.__ - the FY16 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill Issues regarding the deployment of FM chips in mobile telephones Issues related to data breach and data security Issues related to oversight of the Federal Communications Commission Issues related to spectrum policy, including efforts to reallocate federal spectrum for commercial use Issues related to stolen phones Issues related to the FCC's Open Internet Order Issues related to the National Security Agency's collection and use of telephone metadata Issues related to the deployment of E911/NG911 capabilities, including text to 911 solutions Issues related to the deployment of wireless infrastructure Oversight of the Universal Service Fund Lifeline Program
2015 · second_quarter · Telecommunications
S.1076, Smartphone Theft Prevention Act of 2015 S.177, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015 H.R.1770, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015 H.R.2745, Standard Merger and Acquisition Reviews Through Equal Rules Act of 2015 H.R.2336, Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2015 Issues related to the Comcast/Time Warner Cable merger Issues related to pay-tv billing practices Issues related to robocalls Issues related to appropriation riders Issues related to FCC regulations of net neutrality and Internet privacy Issues related to early termination fees Issues related to students privacy Issues related to expanding lifeline program to cover broadband Issues related to YouTube kids app deceptive practices
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Client expense: $1,760,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office