Florida S1516 mandates telecommunications companies to implement caller identification verification and block manipulated calls.

Florida S1516 requires telecommunications companies to implement the STIR/SHAKEN authentication framework or an alternative technology to verify and authenticate caller identification. Companies must block calls with manipulated caller identification information and provide the originating number and location of each call. Companies may be held civilly liable and face a $250,000 penalty for violations. The act also amends the Florida Call-Blocking Act to include blocking calls with manipulated caller identification.

Florida S1516 mandates telecommunications companies to implement caller identification verification and block manipulated calls.

Florida S1516 requires telecommunications companies to implement the STIR/SHAKEN authentication framework or an alternative technology to verify and authenticate caller identification. Companies must block calls with manipulated caller identification information and provide the originating number and location of each call. Companies may be held civilly liable and face a $250,000 penalty for violations. The act also amends the Florida Call-Blocking Act to include blocking calls with manipulated caller identification.