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TCPA Update: FCC Seeks to Overhaul Consent Revocation Rules

[09/22/26]

Posted on September 22, 2026 in Health Law News

Published by: Hall Render

On September 9, 2026, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) circulated proposed revisions to its consent-revocation rules under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”) docketed for consideration at the FCC’s September 30, 2026, Open Meeting. If adopted substantially as proposed, these revisions generally would become effective 30 days after publication in the Federal Register and... READ MORE

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FCC Issues Guidance on the Scope of the TCPA’s “Emergency Purposes” Exception

[03/31/20]

Posted on March 31, 2020 in Health Information Technology

Published by: Hall Render

The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”) generally prohibits the use of automated text messages or prerecorded calls to a cellular number without the prior consent of the receiving party. The TCPA expressly excepts from the foregoing prohibition any calls or messages sent for “emergency purposes.” See 47 C.F.R. § 64.1200(f)(4). In a Declaratory Ruling... READ MORE

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