FAQ: Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 ("TCPA")

Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (“TCPA”) FAQs

This FAQs section provides practical answers about the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”), a federal law that regulates telemarketing calls, auto-dialers, prerecorded messages, and text messages to protect consumer privacy. Learn about key provisions including consent requirements, restrictions on call times, the National Do Not Call Registry, and penalties for violations. Use this resource as a starting point to understand concepts, scopes, and rights as you assess how the law may apply to your organization.

For additional tools and detailed guidance, see the CLIClaw Telemarketing Compliance Library.