The FCC's long awaited reassigned number database has officially become a final rule. In December of last year, the FCC announced its intention to create this database, which will, "contain the most recent permanent disconnection date for toll free numbers and for each number allocated to or ported to each provider that receives North American Numbering Plan U.S.
State Restrictions
April 19, 2019 - Good Friday
April 22, 2019 - Confederate Memorial Day
April 29, 2019 - Confederate Memorial Day
By a vote of 46-1, the Washington State Senate has passed a new, strict data protection bill. The bill will now move to the Washington House of Representatives for their consideration. The text of this bill is very similar to the European Union’s GDPR that took effect last year.
In January of this year, NorthStar Alarm Services, LLC filed a petition with the FCC asking the agency to rule that soundboard technology, also known as avatar, does not fall under the definition of a prerecorded message under the TCPA.
State Restrictions
March 5, 2019 – Mardi Gras
Canadian Restrictions
No statutory holidays in March for Canada.
State Restrictions
February 18, 2019 – George Washington's Birthday
Canadian Restrictions
February 18, 2019 – Family Day
State Restrictions
January 1, 2019 – New Year’s Day
January 8, 2019 - Battle of New Orleans (statutory)
Calls to these States on restricted Do Not Call (DNC) dates could result in a potential State violation:
United States
Proclaimed Holiday, Monday, December 24th
Christmas Day, Tuesday, December 25th
Note: While there is no legal prohibition to solicitation calls to California, we recommend you exercise caution before marketing to consumers in areas affected by the fires.