Do Not Call List

In 1991, Congress amended the Communications Act of 1934 with the creation of 47 U.S.C. § 227, a.k.a. Telephone Consumer Protection Act or “TCPA”.  The TCPA, among other things, contained a provision that allowed the FCC to “require the establishment and operation of a single national database to compile a list of telephone numbers of residential subscribers who object to receiving telephone solicitations.” Initially, the FCC declined to exercise this option, and instead, in 1992, established a requirement for sellers to maintain their own internal DNC list. 

This exploration uncovers crucial aspects that might not be common knowledge, shedding light on practices that keep your business on the right side of the law.

The Washington State Do-Not-Call List is a fundamental component of the state's efforts to protect consumers from unwanted telemarketing calls. Governed by the Washington Telemarketing Act (WTA), this list empowers residents to proactively opt-out of receiving calls from telemarketers, creating a shield against intrusive and unsolicited communication.