The FCC is dedicated to ensuring that all data it disseminates reflect a level of quality commensurate with the nature and timeliness of the information. Futher, the FCC seeks to disseminate all its data as broadly and promptly as possible so that the public can benefit from the FCC's work of ensuring vital and innovative communication services are available to all Americans at reasonable prices. In keeping with this commitment, and in accordance with OMB requirements, the FCC follows the guidelines noted below for the development and dissmenination of agency information. These guidelines and the associated Information Quality comment form relate only to information released directly by the FCC.
Requirements and Guidelines
- OMB Requirements - Guidelines for Ensuring and Maximizing the Quality, Objectivity, Utility, and Integrity of Information Disseminated by Federal Agencies
- Revised 2019 FCC Guidelines - Implementation of Guidelines for Ensuring and Maximizing the Quality, Objectivity, Utility, and Integrity of Information (2002 FCC Guidelines)
Filing Complaints or Appeals
Parties interested in filing a complaint about an information dissemination product disseminated by the FCC, or appealing the resolution of a complaint about an information dissemination product covered by the FCC's Information Quality Guidelines should first read Appendix A, Section 4 of the guidelines (pages 9-10).
Please DO NOT use this form if your concern or complaint is about activities of the industries regulated by the FCC. Typical of these type of concerns are obscenity or indecency during a radio or television broadcast, billing or telephone service issues, or violations of do-not-call or do-not-fax rules. Concerns with the activities of the industries that the FCC regulates are consumer complaints which are addressed on our File a Complaint web page.
Those who have a concern about an information product directly disseminated by the FCC can file a complaint by providing the information identified. This information can be submitted electronically by clicking on the link found on the complaint page.
Information Quality Correction Requests Received
2018
In 2018 the FCC received no information quality correction requests.
2017
In 2017 the FCC received no information quality correction requests.
2016
In 2016 the FCC received no information quality correction requests.
2015
In 2015 the FCC received no information quality correction requests.
2014
In 2014 the FCC received no information quality correction requests.
2013
In 2013 the FCC received no information quality correction requests.
2012
In 2012 the FCC received no information quality correction requests.
2011
- FY 2011 Year-End Information Quality Report
- Complaint from Cynthia Franklin
- Response to Cynthia Franklin's Data Quality Complaint
- Appeal of FCC Initial Decision on Complaint from Cynthia Franklin
- Commission Order in Response to Cynthia Franklin Appeal
2010
- FY 2010 Year-End Information Quality Report
- Complaint from Mr. Bruce Kushnick - June 29, 2010
- Complaint from Mr. Bruce Kushnick - July 1, 2010
- Complaint from Mr. Bruce Kushnick - July 6, 2010
- Response to Mr. Bruce Kushnick's Data Quality Complaints
2009
In 2009 the FCC received no information quality correction requests.
2008
In 2008 the FCC received no information quality correction requests.
2007
In 2007 the Federal Communications Commission received the following information quality correction requests. When you click on the request title you will open a PDF file that contains, in order (a) the agency's final determination, (b) the original comment form, (c) any attachments provided to support the original comment, and (d) if any, communications regarding appeals of the agency's final determination. If there are no attachments or communications regarding appeals (items c and d) contained in the PDF file it is because those items do not exist and the only documents the agency has are the original comment and the agency's decision letter.
- FY 2007 Overall Data Quality Report
- CRE-Media Ownership
- Response to Teletruth email complaint dated February 18, 2007 (Broadband)
- Response to Teletruth email complaint dated February 22, 2007 (Line Charges)
- Teletruth appeal of FCC decision on February 22, 2007 complaint
2006
In 2006 the FCC received no information quality correction requests.
2005
In 2005 the Federal Communications Commission received the following information quality correction requests. When you click on the request title you will open a PDF file that contains, in order (a) the agency's final determination, (b) the original comment form, (c) any attachments provided to support the original comment, and (d) if any, communications regarding appeals of the agency's final determination. If there are no attachments or communications regarding appeals (items c and d) contained in the PDF file it is because those items do not exist and the only documents the agency has are the original comment and the agency's decision letter.
- Response to Teletruth e-mail complaint dated July 26, 2005 - September 9, 2005
2004
In 2004 the Federal Communications Commission received the following information quality correction requests. When you click on the request title you will open a PDF file that contains, in order (a) the agency's final determination, (b) the original comment form, (c) any attachments provided to support the original comment, and (d) if any, communications regarding appeals of the agency's final determination. If there are no attachments or communications regarding appeals (items c and d) contained in the PDF file it is because those items do not exist and the only documents the agency has are the original comment and the agency's decision letter.
- Comment from Teletruth regarding line charges - June 1, 2004
Peer Review