Top Ten Telemarketing Compliance Stories of 2021
2021 was an eventful year in the world of telemarketing regulations. Here are the most important events and stories from the past year.
FCC Chair Proposes Rules to Block Robotexts
FCC Chair Rosenworcel proposes new rules to require mobile carries to block illegal text messages.
The Epistolary FCC: Open Letters From the Senate To and About the FCC
One of the stranger sagas of the first year of Joe Biden’s presidency is his failure to nominate a permanent chair and fifth commissioner to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
Call Deliverability Is a Priority for Marketers in the STIR/SHAKEN Era
The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) was signed into law in 1991—eons ago with regards to telecommunications technology. At the time that the law was drafted and passed, one of the primary regulatory concerns was the then-prevalent practice of sending junk faxes. Now, in the smartphone era, regulators are far more concerned with robocalls.
Summer Compliance News Roundup
2021 has already been an eventful year for compliance.
Telemarketing and the Cannabis Industry
The legality of the cannabis industry varies wildly from state to state, and even between localities within individual states. Many cannabis companies spend considerable time and resources navigating this confusing legal and regulatory landscape. However, they often fail to understand another risky, similarly complex legal infrastructure: the world of telemarketing regulations.
FCC Proposes Moving Up Deadline for Small Providers to Adopt STIR/SHAKEN
UPDATE 5/24/2021
The FCC voted to adopt this rule at its meeting on May 21, 2021.
FCC Launches Robocall Mitigation Database
On Tuesday, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced its latest effort to combat illegal robocalls: the creation of the Robocall Mitigation Database. Voice service providers will be required to use the database to inform the FCC of their efforts at mitigating unlawful robocalls.
FCC Chair Rosenworcel Announces Additional Robocall Actions
Following up on last month’s actions, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced a set of three robocall actions under the tenure of Acting Chair Jessica Rosenworcel.
Wireless Carrier ‘Trust Score’ Could Be New Barrier to Political Text Message Campaigns
The regulatory issues faced by political text message campaigns is a frequent topic that we cover on this blog.