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 information:
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 CCPA.