diff --git a/synapse/server_notices/consent_server_notices.py b/synapse/server_notices/consent_server_notices.py
index 415e9c17d..8e82ee32b 100644
--- a/synapse/server_notices/consent_server_notices.py
+++ b/synapse/server_notices/consent_server_notices.py
@@ -80,6 +80,10 @@ class ConsentServerNotices(object):
         try:
             u = yield self._store.get_user_by_id(user_id)
 
+            if u["consent_version"] == "no-consent-required":
+                # user is exempt
+                return
+
             if u["is_guest"] and not self._send_to_guests:
                 # don't send to guests
                 return