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EPIC, Consumer Coalition Oppose Robocalls by Government Contractors
EPIC and a coalition of consumer groups have petitioned the FCC to reverse its recent decision to exempt federal contractors from restrictions on telemarketing and robocalls. The FCC incorrectly determined that the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) “does not apply to calls made by or on behalf of the federal government in the conduct of official government business.” The petition, led by the National Consumer Law Center, warns of significant increases in unwanted robocalls from government contractors that consumers would be powerless to stop. EPIC supports robust telephone privacy protections and filed an amicus brief in support of the FCC’s 2015 order that strengthened consumer protections under the TCPA.
July 26, 2016| Share:
