Tcpa
/ˈtiːsiːpiːeɪ/
Definitions
- (n.) The Telephone Consumer Protection Act, a U.S. federal law enacted in 1991 regulating telemarketing calls, automated phone calls, prerecorded calls, text messages, and unsolicited faxes to protect consumer privacy.
The company was fined for violating the TCPA by making unsolicited robocalls to consumers.
Commentary
The TCPA is frequently cited in litigation involving automated calling and privacy concerns; precise compliance requires understanding FCC regulations and exemptions.