Yes, there is a national Do Not Call (DNC) safe harbor provision, but it comes with specific requirements. This safe harbor is designed to protect companies from potential legal liabilities under the Telemarketing Sales Rule (TSR) and the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), provided they… Continue Reading
Yes, several important exceptions to the Do Not Call (DNC) Registry rules allow certain types of communications and organizations to make telemarketing calls legally. Navigating these exemptions can be complex, especially for companies managing large-scale telemarketing campaigns. PossibleNOW’s Do Not Call solution helps businesses maintain compliance with both federal… Continue Reading
Businesses can determine who is on the National Do Not Call (DNC) List by accessing the registry maintained by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The DNC List is designed to protect consumers from unwanted telemarketing calls. Any business that engages in outbound calling must compare… Continue Reading
The Telemarketing Sales Rule (TSR), enacted by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), includes Do Not Call (DNC) provisions that protect consumers from unwanted telemarketing calls. These provisions establish specific rules for telemarketers, prohibiting them from calling individuals who have registered their phone numbers on the National Do Not… Continue Reading
The short answer is, not always. While some insurance policies may offer coverage for Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) violations, it is not guaranteed, and businesses often find themselves facing substantial out-of-pocket costs. General liability and errors and omissions (E&O) insurance typically do not cover… Continue Reading
A TCPA litigation firewall is a proactive defense mechanism designed to help businesses protect themselves from the financial and legal risks associated with Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) violations. With the rise of litigation abuse, where opportunistic litigators target businesses for minor or unintentional violations., Hhaving a… Continue Reading
Yes, consumers have the right to revoke consent to receive automated calls or texts under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) strengthened this right with new regulations that take effect in April 2025. The new rules explicitly allow consumers to revoke consent through… Continue Reading
The penalties for violating the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) can be severe, ranging from substantial fines to long-term reputational damage. TCPA violations occur when companies send unsolicited communications, such as calls or texts, to consumers without obtaining proper consent. Each violation can result in… Continue Reading
The National Do Not Call Registry is a system created by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to help consumers reduce unwanted telemarketing calls. By adding their phone numbers—whether landline or mobile—individuals can limit sales calls from telemarketers. Once a number is registered, telemarketers have 31… Continue Reading
The Federal Do Not Call Registry is a system designed to protect consumers from unwanted telemarketing calls. Managed by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), this registry allows individuals to add their phone numbers, both landline and mobile, to a list that telemarketers are required to… Continue Reading