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GDPR, TCPA and consent: a checklist before you verify a list

GDPR, TCPA, consent checklist, list verification

List verification is still processing personal data. A number checker does not make an unlawful list lawful.

Before you upload

  1. Lawful basis: typically consent for marketing; contract or legitimate interest may apply to transactional notices — get advice for your country.
  2. Purpose limit: use the number only for the reason the person gave it.
  3. Minimisation: do not upload extra fields you do not need.
  4. Retention: WaleadGoal deletes processed files after the operator’s retention window. Do not keep copies longer than you must.
  5. Rights: be ready to export or delete a person’s data if they ask.

US-style TCPA and similar rules often require prior express consent for certain messages. WhatsApp’s own terms still apply on top. WaleadGoal provides a tool only — no legal advice, no guarantee, no liability for how you use results.

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