DoNotCallVerzeichnis

DoNotCallVerzeichnis refers to a registry intended to curb unsolicited telephone marketing by allowing individuals to register their numbers to opt out of marketing calls. The directory is typically established and administered by a government regulator, a telecommunications authority, or a self-regulatory industry body. Its purpose is to give consumers a centralized mechanism to influence which organisations may contact them by phone.

Registration is usually voluntary for individuals, with numbers added by the person or by consent processes. The directory may cover landlines and mobile numbers and, depending on jurisdiction, domestic calls as well as certain cross-border calls. Telemarketers are generally required to consult the list before initiating outbound calls and to maintain compliance with opt-out requirements.

Entries typically include the phone number, registration date, and status. The registry operates under data protection and telemarketing laws, with restrictions on data use, retention, and sharing. Access is limited to authorised organisations, and there are procedures for updating, correcting, or removing entries.

While the DoNotCallVerzeichnis can reduce nuisance calls, it does not guarantee complete protection. Effectiveness depends on coverage of the registry, enforcement against non-compliant callers, and the ability to block cross-border or spoofed numbers.

In practice, DoNotCallVerzeichnis is a generic term used for such opt-out lists alongside variants like Robinsonliste or national do-not-call registers in different jurisdictions.