France Is Banning Unsolicited Telemarketing Calls Starting Next Week
The law allows calls only with prior consent or an existing customer relationship and sets fines of up to 375,000 euros per call.
- France will ban unsolicited telemarketing calls starting August 11 under a law backed by President Emmanuel Macron aimed at protecting consumers from intrusive sales pitches and fraudulent practices.
- Authorities estimate three-quarters of people in France receive at least one unsolicited sales call weekly, prompting 11 consumer organizations in 2024 to denounce the 'relentless harassment' and demand legislative action.
- Alice Vilcot, chief of staff at the Directorate-General for Competition, Consumer Affairs and Prevention of Fraud, stated 'businesses are prohibited from contacting consumers without their prior consent,' with violators facing fines up to 375,000 euros per call.
- Minister of Employment Younes Sekkouri warned that Morocco faces 40,000 to 50,000 job losses, since the French market accounts for more than 80% of revenue in the country's call center sector.
- Neighboring Germany has enforced a similar ban since 2009, while the United States, Canada, and Britain rely on opt-out systems including Not Call registries and the Telephone Preference Service.
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France bans unsolicited telemarketing calls to protect consumers
France has banned unsolicited telemarketing calls under a new law to protect consumers and shield vulnerable people from fraudulent commercial practices. Individuals who make illegal calls can be fined up to €75,000 per call once the new law comes into effect on August 11.
France to ban unsolicited telemarketing calls from August 11
After a joint call by 11 consumer groups, the French parliament approved a law to impose fines on individuals or companies that make unsolicited marketing calls, which can be reported through a public website.
France will ban unsolicited commercial phone calls from August 11. Companies will only be allowed to invite citizens if they have previously obtained their express consent or if the invitation is connected to an existing contract.
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Independent EspañolPARIS (AP) — As of next week, France will ban unsolicited telemarketing calls under a new law aimed at protecting consumers from intrusive sales proposals and protecting people...
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France is banning unsolicited telemarketing calls starting next week
France is banning unsolicited telemarketing calls starting next week following years of people's complaints.
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