Source: Fortune.com
Summary
France has banned unsolicited telemarketing calls, with fines of up to 375,000 euros per call for companies and 75,000 euros per call for individuals. The law, backed by President Emmanuel Macron’s government, aims to protect consumers from intrusive sales pitches and fraudulent commercial practices. Consumers can consent to receive marketing calls, and companies can contact customers with new offers if they have a contractual relationship. The law has raised concerns in Morocco, where the industry has attracted significant investment and generates over $1 billion in annual revenue.
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The numbers tell one story. France’s new law bans unsolicited telemarketing calls, with hefty fines for non-compliance. The government says it’s a response to years of consumer complaints. Morocco’s minister of employment has raised concerns over the impact on jobs in the country’s call centers. Other countries, like Germany and the Netherlands, have similar bans or tightened rules on telemarketing calls. The law enters a familiar phase: enforcement and potential pushback from industries affected.
Author: Evan Null
