Do you feel like you're getting more robocalls this year than you have in the past? Every time you see an unknown number pop up on the screen, do you just assume that it is a robotic service trying to sell you something?
The Telephone Consumer Protection Act could stand to be updated
Some say that the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) is trapped in a time warp. When it was signed into law in 1991, lawmakers hoped that it would decrease telemarketers' calls made to Americans on their home phones lines. We currently live in an era in which half of all Americans rely exclusively on cell phones though. Enforcement is difficult. This is especially the case since TCPA hasn't been updated since it was written.
Robocalls rob Minnesotans of their right to privacy
You see an unrecognizable phone number pop up on your cellphone screen, you answer the call and say hello. There's momentary silence before an upbeat voice comes on the line telling you how you've won a contest that you never even entered. You tell them to lose your number, but the robot on the other end of the line doesn't understand. They call back days later. More Minnesotans have been getting robocalls in recent months.
What laws protect me from invasions of privacy?
Everyone is talking about their right to privacy in the internet age, but do Americans really know their legal rights in this respect? Learning about your privacy rights — and what the government, businesses and other individuals can and cannot do with your information — is an important first step to ensure your privacy is secure.
Questions about bankruptcy and creditor harassment
If you have recently filed for bankruptcy in Minnesota, it is likely that you're aware of the automatic stay. You will probably be relieved that you no longer have to be subject to stressful calls from creditors. The automatic stay means that creditors can no longer contact you.
Taking action if you receive sales calls after opting out
One of the most irritating aspects of modern technology is the various forms of advertising that comes with it. From constant sales emails to website banners, one of the most pervasive sales techniques continues to be telemarketing calls. These have the potential to be harassing because you cannot simply ignore a constantly ringing telephone.
How telemarketing laws apply to today's world
In 1991, the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) was put into place. This addressed the issues at the time, which consisted of many spam and harassing phone calls occurring on land lines.
Taking legal action against robocalls
The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) was put in place in 1991 to protect consumers who were negatively affected by the growing occurrence of marketing calls. The act has many different restrictions that still have the power to protect consumers from modern telephone marketing techniques such as robocalls.
How phone apps can invade your privacy
Since the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991, all people with telephones in the United States have been protected from telephone harassment and additional inappropriate behavior relating to personal data.
