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Wisconsin Statutes Agriculture, Food and Trade Practices (Ch. 91 to 100) § 100.523. Caller identification spoofing

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(1) Definition. In this section, “caller identification record” has the meaning given in s. 100.52(1)(bd).

(2) Prohibition. Except as provided in sub. (3), no person may, in connection with any telecommunications service, knowingly transmit a misleading or inaccurate caller identification record with the intent to defraud or wrongfully obtain anything of value, including personally identifiable information.

(3) Exemptions. The prohibition in sub. (2) does not apply to any of the following:

(a) The transmission of a caller identification record in connection with the authorized activity of a law enforcement agency or a court order that specifically authorizes the manipulation of a caller identification record.

(b) A provider of telecommunications service, Internet access service, or voice over Internet protocol service that is engaged in any of the following:

1. Acting in the service provider's capacity as an intermediary for the transmission of telephone service between the caller and the recipient.

2. Providing or configuring a service or service feature as requested by the customer.

3. Acting in a manner that is authorized or required by law.

(4) Rules. The department may promulgate rules to administer and enforce this section.

(5) Enforcement. The department shall investigate violations of this section and may bring an action for temporary or permanent injunctive or other relief for any violation of this section.

(6) Penalty. A person who violates sub. (2) shall forfeit not less than $100 nor more than $10,000 for each violation.

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