TCPA Compliance Frequently Asked Questions

Complying with the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) is a stiff challenge. The act is designed to safeguard consumers from harassing or predatory calls. Its rules are complex and sometimes difficult to interpret—and failure to adhere can result in large fines.

To help comply with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations and requirements, Neustar has prepared a set of Q&As available in a free download on insideARM.

PLEASE NOTE, this Q&A reflects Neustar’s views only, and is provided for informational purposes. It is not a substitute for legal advice.

One of the questions in the report:

Q: Is there any proposed legislation that will change any of the current TCPA boundaries?

A: In 2011, the House of Representatives considered amending the TCPA, but this effort seems to have stalled. Neustar does not anticipate any near-term legislative activity to modify TCPA regulations. However, there are many petitions seeking modification or clarification of the Rule in front of the FCC.

The Commission appears to understand that TCPA regulations are extremely important to many companies and industries, and they understand that it’s important for them to act on these petitions fairly soon. We expect to see some action on these petitions in 2015.

For other answers to commonly-asked questions about TCPA compliance, download the free report.