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This week’s podcast: a primer on the FCC’s disconnected phone number database

By Barbara S. Mishkin on February 7, 2019

Posted in FCC, Federal Agencies, Regulatory and Enforcement, TCPA

The FCC’s creation of a database of disconnected phone numbers is expected to significantly reduce the potential TCPA exposure companies face for unknowingly calling a customer at a reassigned phone number. In this week’s podcast, we review the relevant TCPA legal background, explain how the database will operate and the requirements for obtaining a safe harbor from TCPA liability, and discuss proactive steps companies can take in advance of the database launch.… Continue Reading

Senators encourage FCC creation of database of reassigned telephone numbers

By John L. Culhane, Jr. on July 24, 2018

Posted in FCC, Regulatory and Enforcement, TCPA

Two U.S. Senators, one a Republican and the other a Democrat, have sent a letter to FCC Chairman Pai to encourage the FCC to proceed with a rulemaking to create a database of reassigned telephone numbers.

The TCPA’s autodialed call prohibition excepts calls made “with the prior express consent of the called party.” … Continue Reading