The Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984 (CCPA) is a federal law that regulates the cable

television industry and protects the privacy of cable subscribers. One of the provisions of the CCPA is

that cable operators must provide their subscribers with an annual notice that clearly and

conspicuously informs them of the following information12:

The nature of personally identifiable information collected or to be collected with respect to the

subscriber and the nature of the use of such information

The nature, frequency, and purpose of any disclosure of such information, including an identification

of the types of persons to whom the disclosure may be made

The period during which such information will be maintained by the cable operator

The times and place at which the subscriber may have access to such information

The limitations provided by the CCPA with respect to the collection and disclosure of information by

a cable operator and the right of the subscriber under the CCPA to enforce such limitations

The annual notice must also state that the subscriber has the right to prevent disclosure of personally

identifiable information to third parties, except as required by law or court order, and that the

subscriber may sue for damages, attorney’s fees, and other relief for violations of the CCPA12.

Reference: 1: Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984, Section 631 2: [IAPP CIPP/US Study Guide],

Chapter 8, Section 8.3.2