FCC finalizes new penalties for robocall violators

The FCC finalized rules (effective Feb. 5) tightening oversight of the Robocall Mitigation Database by requiring annual recertification, imposing fines of $10,000 for false/inaccurate submissions and $1,000 for late updates, adding two-factor authentication, and creating a mechanism to report deficient filings. Aimed at curbing illegal robocalls and improving caller identity verification across complex telecom networks, the approach balances stricter penalties with considerations raised by industry and state AGs following high-profile spoofing incidents.