NMU's Compliance Database - Northern Michigan University
Junk Fax Prevention Act of 2005
| Reviewed By | Internal Auditor Owner |
| Regulation Reference Cite | 47 U.S.C. § 227(b)(1)(C) |
| Report Due Date (Actual) | N/A |
| Level | Requirement |
| Oversight Unit | NMU FOUNDATION |
| Person Responsible | Andrew Hill |
| Secondary Person Responsible | |
| President / VP Level | Finance |
| Description |
Applicable to non-profits, the Act provides that it is unlawful for the University to use a fax machine to send an unsolicited advertisement to another fax machine unless there is: 1) An established business relationship; 2) the sender obtained the fax number through voluntary communication with the recipient; and 3) the first page of the fax conspicuously states the recipient can request no further unsolicited communications. Penalties include a right of private action for actual damages or $500 per fax, whichever greater, and can be increased if willful or knowing. |
| Contacts and Data Sources |
| Andy Hill |
| Internal Notes |
| This compliance item has notes that are available internally to the oversight unit. Please contact the Risk Management Department for more information |