France is banning unsolicited telemarketing calls starting next week
- France will ban unsolicited telemarketing calls starting August 11 under a new law.
- The law aims to protect consumers from intrusive sales pitches and fraudulent practices.
- Businesses are prohibited from contacting consumers without prior consent, which can be withdrawn at any time.
- Individuals making illegal calls can face fines up to 75,000 euros, while companies can be fined up to 375,000 euros per call.
- Concerns have been raised in Morocco about potential job losses in call centers due to this law.
France will implement a ban on unsolicited telemarketing calls starting next week as part of a new law designed to protect consumers from intrusive sales tactics and to safeguard vulnerable individuals from fraudulent commercial practices. This legislation, supported by President Emmanuel Macron's government, is set to take effect on August 11.
Under the new law, businesses are required to obtain prior consent from consumers before making marketing calls, and individuals have the right to withdraw their consent at any time. Authorities have noted that a significant portion of the French population has been receiving unsolicited sales calls regularly, prompting the need for stronger regulations.
Violations of the new rules can result in substantial fines, with individuals facing penalties of up to 75,000 euros per illegal call and companies facing fines as high as 375,000 euros. The law has also raised concerns in Morocco, where officials warn that up to 50,000 jobs in call centers could be at risk due to the changes in telemarketing practices.
法国将于下周禁止未经请求的电话营销
法国将于下周实施禁止未经请求的电话营销的法律，旨在保护消费者免受侵扰性销售手段，并保护弱势群体免受欺诈商业行为的影响。这项法律得到总统埃马纽埃尔·马克龙政府的支持，将于8月11日生效。
根据新法律，企业在进行营销电话之前必须获得消费者的事先同意，个人有权随时撤回同意。有关部门指出，法国相当一部分人口定期接到未经请求的销售电话，这促使了更严格规定的必要性。
违反新规定可能会导致高额罚款，个人每通非法电话面临最高75,000欧元的罚款，而公司则可能面临高达375,000欧元的罚款。该法律在摩洛哥引发了担忧，官员警告称，呼叫中心的多达50,000个工作岗位可能因电话营销实践的变化而面临风险。