Telephone Consumer Protection Act Cheat Sheet

Updated 06/08/2026

This cheat sheet can be used to identify when TCPA applies, what type of consent is required, and the key compliance requirements for common bank communications.

Rule: 47 U.S.C. § 227; 47 CFR § 64.1200

Toolkit: Advertising & Marketing

Keywords: Telephone Consumer Protection Act, TCPA, ATDS, AI generated voice, artificial voice, DNC, Telemarketing, Do Not Call

6/8/2026 – Replaced the former Telephone Consumer Protection Act Cheat Sheet, which has been renamed the Telephone Consumer Protection Act Overview and remains available as a separate resource. This new cheat sheet was developed as a practical reference tool featuring simplified guidance, decision tables, and quick-reference charts for common TCPA compliance questions.

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