Telephone Consumer Protection Act

TCPA
active

Restricts telemarketing calls, auto-dialed calls, prerecorded and artificial voice messages, and text messages. Requires prior express consent for marketing communications.

Jurisdiction

United States

Jurisdiction Type

federal

Country

United States

Effective Date

12/20/1991

Enforcing Authority

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

Maximum Fine

-,500 per violation

Fines Under This Regulation

0

Total Fine Amount (USD)

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Privacy Topics

telemarketingrobocallstext_messagesdo_not_callconsent
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