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Canada’s anti-spam law: it’s getting closer every day
November 28, 2011 Adam Gorley Human Resources, Privacy and Security
The latest info from Industry Canada has the new anti-spam legislation coming into force in early 2012. The consultation period is over, and the government will now finalize the regulations that organizations will have to follow.
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Government anti-spam website offers tips for businesses, organizations and individuals awaiting regulations
September 19, 2011 Adam Gorley Human Resources, Privacy and Security
The federal government has introduced a website dedicated to its new anti-spam law, the Electronic Commerce Protection Act. The website, Fightspam.gc.ca, describes the provisions of the law and its purposes, and outlines how organizations and individuals can make sure they abide by the law and protect themselves from spam and other electronic threats.
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Anti-spam bill receives royal assent
January 17, 2011 Adam Gorley Human Resources, Privacy and Security
The Anti-spam bill places restrictions on the type of unsolicited communications organizations can send. You will only be allowed to send commercial electronic messages if the recipient has given express or implied consent. A commercial electronic message is one whose purpose is “to encourage participation in a commercial activity”…
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