France’s New Law Banning Unsolicited Telemarketing and Electronic Outreach

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The French Senate adopted a law on May 21, 2025, prohibiting unsolicited telemarketing and electronic outreach starting August 11, 2026. This legislation, initially passed by the National Assembly in November 2024, aims to curb fraud in public aid distribution. It strictly bans companies from contacting individuals without prior and informed consent, covering emails, SMS, and social media outreach—particularly in sectors like energy renovation and home adaptation. Enforcement mechanisms and penalties remain under discussion.

You Should Know:

To protect yourself from unsolicited communications, consider these cybersecurity and privacy practices:

For Linux Users:

  1. Block Spam Calls & Texts (Using `gnokii` or smstools): 
    sudo apt install smstools 
sudo systemctl enable smstools 
sudo systemctl start smstools

Configure `/etc/smsd.conf` to filter known spam numbers.

2. Email Filtering (SpamAssassin + Postfix):

sudo apt install spamassassin spamc 
sudo systemctl enable spamassassin 
sudo systemctl start spamassassin

Modify `/etc/postfix/master.cf` to integrate SpamAssassin.

3. Network-Level Blocking (iptables):

sudo iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 25 -j DROP  Block SMTP spam 
sudo iptables -A INPUT -p udp --dport 5060 -j DROP  Block VoIP spam

For Windows Users:

1. PowerShell Call Blocking:

Set-NetFirewallRule -DisplayName "Block Telemarketing IPs" -RemoteAddress 192.168.1.100 -Action Block

2. Outlook Spam Filtering:

Add-InboxRule -Name "Block Unsolicited Mail" -From "[email protected]" -Delete $true

3. Registry Tweaks for Privacy:

reg add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Privacy" /v "DisableTelemetry" /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f

For Mobile (Android/iOS):

  • Automate Call Blocking (Termux + Tasker): 
    pkg install termux-api 
termux-telephony-call 67NUMBER  Blocks caller ID

Expected Output:

  • Reduced spam calls/emails.
  • Enhanced privacy compliance.

What Undercode Say:

This law reinforces digital privacy but requires technical enforcement. Combining legal measures with cybersecurity tools (firewalls, spam filters, and call blockers) ensures full protection. Future regulations may mandate AI-driven consent verification, increasing compliance complexity.

Prediction:

AI-powered telemarketing detection tools will rise, leveraging NLP to identify unsolicited outreach automatically. Governments may enforce real-time compliance APIs for businesses.

URL:

France’s Anti-Telemarketing Law – INCYBER NEWS

Expected Output:

[+] Legal compliance achieved. 
[+] Spam calls/emails blocked. 
[+] Privacy settings hardened.

IT/Security Reporter URL:

Reported By: Piveteau Pierre – Hackers Feeds
Extra Hub: Undercode MoN
Basic Verification: Pass ✅

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