Telephone Consumer Protection Act Overview
Updated 06/08/2026
This overview summarizes the requirements of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and can be used as a training tool.
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Rule: 47 U.S.C. § 227; 47 CFR § 64.1200; FDIC Consumer Compliance Examination Manual, VIII-5 Telephone Consumer Protection Act
Keywords: Telephone Consumer Protection Act, TCPA, ATDS, AI generated voice, artificial voice, DNC, TRACED Act, Telemarketing, Do Not Call
6/8/2026 – Title change only. This resource was previously titled the Telephone Consumer Protection Act Cheat Sheet. No substantive changes were made to the content. Members seeking a quick-reference guide to TCPA requirements may access the new Telephone Consumer Protection Act Cheat Sheet.
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