France's new law aims to shield consumers from intrusive calls | AP News
- PARIS (AP) — France has banned unsolicited telemarketing calls under a new law aimed at protecting consumers from intrusive sales pitches and shielding vulnerable people from fraudulent commercial practices.
- The law backed by President Emmanuel Macron’s government entered into force Tuesday.
- While several countries have tried opt-out systems, France is hoping more muscular obligatory opt-in rules will be more effective.
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- PARIS (AP) — France has banned unsolicited telemarketing calls under a new law aimed at protecting consumers from intrusive sales pitches and shielding vulnerable people from fraudulent commercial practices.
- The law backed by President Emmanuel Macron’s government entered into force Tuesday.
- While several countries have tried opt-out systems, France is hoping more muscular obligatory opt-in rules will be more effective.
Sources: AP