The Hamon Law expanded consumers' right to opt out of telemarketing calls from all businesses, not just those participating in the Pacitel scheme. Failure to comply can result in a fine of €15,000 for individuals and €75,000 for legal entities. Decree No. 2015-556 of May 19, 2015, concerning the telephone marketing opt-out list, issued to implement the provisions of the Hamon Law, specifies how this list operates.
The decree sets out the registration procedures, the list's content, and the registration period. It also
establishes the conditions for businesses to access the list. Furthermore, businesses that regularly engage in telephone marketing are required to update their prospecting files and remove the contact information of consumers registered on the opt-out list.
The decree defines the role and powers of the body responsible for managing the telephone marketing opt-out list and also specifies the procedures for state oversight, through a government commissioner.
This decree will enter into force on the first day of the fourth month following the month in which the body responsible for the opt-out list is appointed.
