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 |
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