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- Businesses are prohibited from contacting consumers without prior consent, which can be withdrawn at any time.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 per call, while companies can be fined up to 375,000 euros.
- The law has raised concerns in Morocco, where up to 50,000 jobs in call centers may be at risk.
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, will take effect on August 11.
Under the new rules, businesses will be prohibited from contacting consumers without their prior consent, which can be revoked at any time. This change comes after years of consumer complaints, with many individuals reporting that they receive at least one unsolicited sales call each week.
Violations of the law will result in significant fines, with individuals facing penalties of up to 75,000 euros per illegal call and companies facing fines of up to 375,000 euros. The law also raises concerns in Morocco, where officials warn that up to 50,000 jobs in call centers could be at risk due to the new regulations.
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，作为一项旨在保护消费者免受侵扰性销售策略和保护脆弱群体免受欺诈商业行为的新法律的一部分。该立法得到了总统埃马纽埃尔·马克龙政府的支持，将于8月11日生效。
根据新规定，企业在未获得消费者事先同意的情况下不得联系消费者，而该同意可随时撤回。这一变化是在消费者多年来的投诉之后做出的，许多人报告称他们每周至少接到一次未经请求的销售电话。
违反该法律将导致重大罚款，个人每通非法电话面临高达75,000欧元的罚款，而公司则面临高达375,000欧元的罚款。该法律在摩洛哥引发了担忧，官员警告称，由于新规定，可能有多达50,000个呼叫中心的工作岗位面临风险。