SGS Asks FCC for TCPA Clarity
SGS North America, a testing and certification company, asked the FCC to take quick action to define telemarketing and “dual purpose” calls with respect to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act. SGS met Travis Litman, aide to Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel. “Limited…
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guidance” on these terms “requires immediate clarification,” SGS said in docket 02-278. The fix is easy, it said. “The content of the communication itself must control this determination,” SGS argued. “Confirm that a call is subject to the prior express written consent requirements only if it advertises the commercial availability or quality of any property, good, or service, or encourages the purchase or rental of, or investment in, property, goods, or services within the four corners of the communication itself.” SGS also reported on a call with Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau staff.