47 U.S.C. § 227

Telephone Consumer Protection Act

Statute — United States Federal
Effective: December 20, 1991 37 platforms tracked 640 provisions indexed Enforced by: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Courts (private right of action), State Attorneys General Last reviewed May 9, 2026

Overview

The Telephone Consumer Protection Act regulates telemarketing calls, auto-dialed calls, prerecorded calls, text messages, and unsolicited faxes. For platform governance, TCPA is increasingly relevant because text message communications from platforms to users fall under its scope.

TCPA requires prior express consent for auto-dialed or prerecorded calls to cell phones, prior express written consent for telemarketing calls/texts, and provides a private right of action with statutory damages.

Platform terms of service frequently include TCPA consent language, requiring users to agree to receive automated calls and text messages as a condition of service. These consent provisions have been the subject of significant litigation against major technology platforms.

Penalties

$500 per violation, $1,500 for knowing/willful. No aggregate cap. FCC: up to $10,000 per violation. Class actions routinely reach $50-100M+.

Key Articles & Sections

Platforms We Track Subject to TCPA

Recent Changes Related to TCPA

ConductAtlas maps governance language to potentially relevant regulatory frameworks. Regulatory applicability and enforceability may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. This page is informational and does not constitute legal advice. Methodology

Provisions Governed by TCPA (640 across 37 platforms)

Device and Geolocation Tracking Affirm
Medium
Electronic Communications Consent Affirm
Medium
Collection of Data from Third-Party Sources Affirm
Medium
Behavioral Inference and Profiling Affirm
Medium
Financial Privacy and GLBA Opt-Out Affirm
Medium
Use of Cookies and Tracking Technologies Affirm
Medium
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Rights Affirm
Medium
GDPR Rights for EU and UK Users Airbnb
Medium
Geolocation Data Collection Airbnb
Medium
Government and Law Enforcement Disclosure Airbnb
Medium
Communications Content Collection Airbnb
Medium
California Resident Rights Under CPRA Airbnb
Medium
Data Subject Rights (GDPR and CCPA) Airbnb
Medium
Location Data Collection Airbnb
Medium
Children's Use and Age Restriction Amazon
Medium
Children's Access Restriction Amazon
Medium
Privacy Notice Reference and Data Practices Amazon
Medium
Unilateral Modification of Terms Amazon
Medium
Account Security and Responsibility Amazon
Medium
Law Enforcement Cooperation and Investigation Rights Amazon
Medium
User Content License Grant Amazon
Medium
Broad Royalty-Free Content License Amazon
Medium
Gambling and Real-Money Gaming Restrictions Apple
Medium
Privacy Nutrition Label and App Tracking Transparency Requirements Apple
Medium
App Privacy Label Disclosure Requirement Apple
Medium
AppTrackingTransparency Consent Requirement Apple
Medium
Privacy Nutrition Labels and Data Collection Disclosure Apple
Medium
Privacy Nutrition Labels and Data Disclosure Requirement Apple
Medium
California Consumer Privacy Rights AT&T
Medium
Sharing for Everyday Business Purposes with Nonaffiliates Bank of America
Medium

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does TCPA require?

Which platforms does TCPA apply to?

ConductAtlas tracks TCPA-relevant provisions across 37 platforms. Each platform's specific provisions are classified by severity and mapped to TCPA requirements.

How does ConductAtlas monitor TCPA compliance?

ConductAtlas captures policy documents daily, classifies provisions by regulatory framework, and flags changes that affect TCPA obligations. Every change is archived with cryptographic verification.