On August 4, 2016, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released a declaratory ruling clarifying the scope of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act’s (TCPA) consent requirements to send robocalls and automated text messages to wireless phone numbers. The ruling was in response to Blackboard, Inc.’s request that the FCC declare “all automated informational messages sent by … Continue reading
FCC Rules on TCPA Consent Requirements and Emergency Purpose Exception
On August 4, 2016, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released a declaratory ruling clarifying the scope of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act’s (TCPA) consent requirements to send robocalls and automated text messages to wireless phone numbers. The ruling was in response to Blackboard, Inc.’s request that the FCC declare “all automated informational messages sent by … Continue reading
