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FCC narrows robocall consent revocation to the category addressed and allows exclusive revocation methods
The Federal Communications Commission published a final rule on October 26, 2026 modifying its Telephone Consumer Protection Act rules in 47 CFR Part 64. Callers may treat a revocation as applying only to the category of informational robocalls addressed, may designate an exclusive means for revocation, and financial institutions gain a wider exemption for fraud alerts. The rule takes effect November 25, 2026.
Key points
- A revocation made in response to one category of informational robocalls no longer must be treated as revoking consent for all robocalls from that caller.Federal Register
- Callers may designate one or more of three methods listed in 47 CFR 64.1200(a)(10) as the exclusive means to revoke consent.Federal Register
- The financial-institution exemption in section 64.1200(a)(9) is amended to let institutions more easily alert customers to fraudulent activity on their accounts.Federal Register
- The Commission delegates authority to its Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, consulting the Enforcement Bureau, to review the robocall rules for clarity.Federal Register
- The order is FCC 26-67, CG Docket No. 02-278, FR Doc. 2026-21821 at 91 FR 67214; companion proposed rule FR Doc. 2026-21820 seeks comment.Federal Register
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