NAFCU talks CUs’ TCPA concerns with FCC, launches resource page

NAFCU and a coalition of other trade groups met with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Thursday to discuss the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and the commission’s efforts to target illegal robocalls. NAFCU has urged the FCC for more clarity and flexibility so credit unions can contact their members without fear of breaking the law.

The association also just launched a new resource page for credit unions with more information on TCPA reform and NAFCU’s efforts.

The trade groups on Thursday had discussions with staff from FCC Chairman Ajit Pai’s and Commissioner Michael O’Reilly’s offices; NAFCU Regulatory Affairs Counsel Ann Kossachev attended the meetings. The discussions focused on possible steps forward once a decision is issued in a lawsuit challenging the FCC’s order on TCPA prohibitions on autodialed calls to account holders.

 

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