France is banning unsolicited telemarketing calls starting next week
Summary
France will stop companies from calling people without their permission starting August 11. This new rule aims to protect people from unwanted sales calls and fraud. Companies that break the rule can be fined large amounts of money.Key Facts
- Starting August 11, France bans unsolicited telemarketing calls without prior consent.
- Before, people could register on a no-call list, but many calls still came through.
- About 75% of people in France get at least one unwanted sales call every week.
- Violators can be fined up to 75,000 euros per illegal call for individuals, and up to 375,000 euros per call for companies.
- Exceptions include calls to customers who gave permission or have an active contract with the business.
- People can report illegal calls on a government website.
- Similar rules exist in Germany since 2009; other countries have opt-out lists like the U.S. Do Not Call registry.
- The ban raises job concerns in Morocco, where many call centers serve French clients.
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