California Ringless Voicemail Compliance
RVM (ringless voicemail drop) compliance rules in California
Mini-TCPA State — Cal. Pub. Util. Code §§ 2871-2876; Cal. Penal Code § 632
California has enacted a state-level TCPA that goes beyond federal requirements. Federal compliance alone is not enough for Ringless Voicemail operations here.
Consent Requirements
One-to-One Consent Required
Shared consent from lead generators is NOT valid. Consent must specifically name your company.
Treat RVM as requiring prior express written consent in California. While no CA appellate court has directly ruled on RVM under the ADAD statute, the broad definition of prerecorded message dissemination likely encompasses direct-to-voicemail delivery. The FCC has signaled RVM is a "call" under federal TCPA. CIPA concerns also arise if any recording/monitoring of the voicemail deposit occurs. Conservative compliance posture: written consent required, same as robocall.
Calling Rules
Ringless Voicemail Compliance Checklist
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