# 47 C.F.R. § 0.560 (2026): Penalty for false representation of identity

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P0_S0_560

## Section

- **Citation:** 47 C.F.R. § 0.560 (2026)
- **Heading:** Penalty for false representation of identity
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 47 CFR: Telecommunication / Chapter I: FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION / Part 0: COMMISSION ORGANIZATION / Subpart E: Privacy Act Regulations / § 0.560: § 0.560   Penalty for false representation of identity.

## Text

Any individual who knowingly and willfully requests or obtains under false pretenses any record concerning an individual from any system of records maintained by the Commission shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to a fine of not more than $5,000.

## Nearby sections

- [47 C.F.R. § 0.551 (2026) § 0.551   Purpose and scope; definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P0_S0_551.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 0.552 (2026) § 0.552   Notice identifying Commission systems of records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P0_S0_552.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 0.553 (2026) § 0.553   New uses of information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P0_S0_553.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 0.554 (2026) § 0.554   Procedures for requests pertaining to individual records in a system of records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P0_S0_554.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 0.555 (2026) § 0.555   Disclosure of record information to individuals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P0_S0_555.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 0.556 (2026) § 0.556   Request to correct or amend records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P0_S0_556.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 0.557 (2026) § 0.557   Administrative review of an initial decision not to amend a record.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P0_S0_557.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 0.558 (2026) § 0.558   Advice and assistance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P0_S0_558.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 0.559 (2026) § 0.559   Disclosure of disputed information to persons other than the individual to whom it pertains.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P0_S0_559.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 0.560 (2026) § 0.560   Penalty for false representation of identity.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P0_S0_560.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 0.561 (2026) § 0.561   Exemptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P0_S0_561.md)

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