Caller Identification: Best Practices for Survey, Opinion and Marketing Researchers Howard Fienberg Government Affairs 10/28/2014 1:55:00 PM Although existing regulations on caller identification (caller ID) at the state and federal level apply primarily to telemarketers, or to intent involving fraud or other criminal activity, policymakers are considering legislation prohibiting various deceptive caller ID practices and there are existing state laws that prohibit the intent to falsify or misrepresent caller ID information. This could impact researchers that intentionally block or alter their caller identification information. Read More
Missouri Threat to Government Surveys Defeated Howard Fienberg Government Affairs 6/1/2014 9:20:00 AM Legislation that would have restricted telephone survey research by or for a Missouri state government agency has been defeated. Read More
New Hampshire Safe for Real Research as Governor Signs "Push Poll” Fix Howard Fienberg Government Affairs 4/24/2014 11:11:00 AM Governor Maggie Hassan (D) made New Hampshire safe for polling yesterday by signing a bill into law that eliminates her state’s restrictions on legitimate research. Read More
Missouri to restrict government surveys - H.R. 1485 Howard Fienberg Government Affairs 1/20/2014 8:48:00 AM Missouri is considering legislation that would restrict telephone survey research by or for a state government agency. Read More
Hong Kong Restrictions on E-mail and Telephone Contact for Research Author Government Affairs 11/13/2009 4:22:00 PM My client wants a study of Hong Kong residents. Can I e-mail potential participants? Read More