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France Bans Telemarketing Calls Without Consent, Imposes Heavy Fines Up to $435,000
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First reported by N12 · 2 hours ago
What happened
France has passed a law banning telemarketing calls without prior consent, imposing fines up to $435,000 per call. The law aims to curb intrusive sales calls affecting 75% of French residents weekly. Israel’s current system remains less effective, with ongoing unsolicited calls reported.
- 01France bans telemarketing calls without explicit prior consumer consent.
- 02Fines reach up to $435,000 per call for companies violating the law.
- 0375% of French residents suffered weekly intrusive sales calls before the law.
- 04Israeli 'Do Not Call' registry requires consumer registration but is less effective.
- 05Morocco warns of job losses due to impact on telemarketing centers serving France.
- 06French consumers gain significant relief from unwanted marketing calls.
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