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France switches to prior consent for telephone canvassing

From August 11, telephone canvassing without explicit consent becomes illegal in France.

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The fact

This measure transposes a European directive to protect consumers from unsolicited calls.

Companies will need to obtain written or electronic consent before any prospecting.

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Why it matters

Cette réforme marque un tournant dans la protection des données personnelles et la lutte contre les abus du télémarketing, impactant des millions de particuliers et des milliers d'entreprises.

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