The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA)

The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) is a U.S. law enacted in 1991 to protect consumers from unwanted telemarketing calls, robocalls, and unsolicited faxes. It requires businesses to obtain prior consent before making automated calls to people's cell phones and prohibits calls to numbers on the National Do Not Call Registry. The TCPA aims to give consumers control over their phone communications and reduce intrusive marketing practices. Violations can result in significant fines, reinforcing the importance of respecting individuals' privacy preferences.