Is receiving telephone calls from a telemarketer late at night invading one's privacy?

Question

A couple received "hang-up" calls from a telemarketing firm late at night. The couple took the telemarketers to court alleging that they had invaded their privacy. In whose favor should the court rule?

Answer 1

How late? It is unlawful for any telemarketer to call after 9pm. When they call, make sure you speak with them, get a number (caller ID) and tell them not to call again. If the number shows up again/they call- you can report them and it's possible for them to 1) get sanctioned; and/or 2) you get damages.

Answer 2

First off, the telemarketers should not be calling past 9 p.m. at night (your standard time). If they do, they are breaking the law. It is considered harrassment. They can be fined a lot of money for not abiding that rule. I used to be a telemarketer, but I still believe that it is an invasion of privacy when they are calling (even with hang-ups) past the time they are allowed to call. Even bill collectors are not allowed to harrass people past a certain time! A lot of people do not know that. Take a look at the referenced website address; it explains what Clinton signed back in the 90s.

Answer 3

The court should rule in favor of the couple against the telemarker because of the latness of the call. I thought there was a maximum time set at 9 PM that a telemarketer could place a call.

Answer 4

i think the only thing they might have to stand on iswhat time it was. I think that there is a time that they have to stop calling. maybe like 8 pm but not sure.
Also, were they able to prove that it was the same telemarketer each time?

Dont know?

Answer 5

how late is late i believe they cannot call you after 9 pm