Some jurisdictions have implemented "Do Not Call" lists through industry organizations or legislation; telemarketers are restricted from initiating contact with participating consumers. Legislative versions often provide for heavy penalties on companies which call individuals on these listings. The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has implemented a National Do Not Call Registry in an attempt to reduce intrusive telemarketing nationwide. Telemarketing corporations and trade groups challenged this as a violation of commercial speech rights.Miller, Jacqui Brown. "Mainstream Marketing Services, et al. v. Federal Trade Commission: Resources and Legal Analysis." ReclaimDemocracy.org. January 20, 2004. However, the U.S. 10th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the National Do Not Call Registry on February 17, 2004.Text of the case and the decision. FindLaw.
Some jurisdictions have implemented "Do Not Call" lists through industry organizations or legislation; telemarketers are restricted from initiating contact with participating consumers Legislative versions often provide for heavy penalties on companies which call individuals on these listings The US Federal Trade Commission has implemented a National Do Not Call Registry in an attempt to reduce intrusive telemarketing nationwide Telemarketing corporations and trade groups challenged this as a violation of commercial speech rightsMiller Jacqui Brown "Mainstream Marketing Services et al v Federal Trade Commission Resources and Legal Analysis" ReclaimDemocracyorg January 20 2004 However the US 10th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the National Do Not Call Registry on February 17 2004Text of the case and the decision FindLaw