Episode 12 — Regulatory Authorities: FTC, FCC, DoC, HHS, and Banking Regulators

U.S. privacy law cannot be understood without recognizing the regulators that enforce it. This episode surveys the Federal Trade Commission’s broad Section 5 authority, the Federal Communications Commission’s oversight of telecom privacy, and the Department of Commerce’s role in international frameworks like the Data Privacy Framework. The Department of Health and Human Services administers HIPAA and related health privacy rules, while banking regulators such as the Federal Reserve and Comptroller of the Currency enforce financial sector privacy and security requirements.

We also discuss how state-level regulators, such as attorneys general and insurance commissioners, intersect with federal oversight. Understanding which authority governs which domain is essential for exam success, as many questions hinge on identifying the right regulator. By the end of this episode, you’ll have a clear map of the enforcement landscape and the ability to apply it to practical privacy problems. Produced by BareMetalCyber.com