Post Tagged with: "ioptout"

The Star on the Do-Not-Call List

The Toronto Star features a masthead editorial on the do-not-call list, arguing that it is losing credibility and noting that if the CRTC waits much longer it will become "an invitation to harassment."

May 6, 2009 — 5 comments — News

Do-Not-Call List Criticism Mounts as Unwanted Calls Continue

Criticism over the do-not-call list has begun to mount as Canadians grow increasingly frustrated with a system that was designed to fail from the beginning. As I have long argued, the do-not-call list was better characterized as the do-not-hesitate-to-call list given the number of exceptions and jurisdictional loopholes. Sure enough, […]

January 16, 2009 — 40 comments — News

Thousands Complain To CRTC About Do-Not-Call List

The CBC reports that the CRTC has received thousands of complaints about the do-not-call list and the continuation of unwanted telemarketing calls.

December 1, 2008 — 6 comments — News

CRTC Considers Changes to Do-Not-Call List

The CRTC has announced that it is considering changes to the do-not-call list, including an expansion of the exception for political parties and consideration of how to allow for lengthier registrations (rather than just three years before renewal). Comments are due by December 4, 2008.

October 21, 2008 — 3 comments — News

Do-Not-Call Registry Early Glitches

The National Post reports on the glitches (or overwhelming demand) on day one of Canada's do-not-call registry. iOptOut.ca experienced a huge traffic spike as well, sending out roughly one million opt-out requests over the past two days.

October 2, 2008 — 6 comments — News