USA anti-spam laws (Can-Spam etc.)
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FTC Publishes Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
...in this case, the proposals cover changes to Can-Spam legislation, and comments are invited by June 27th. You
can read the suggested changes here.
FTC Responds To DMA Request for Clarification...
This announcement by the DMA sheds light on the legal responsibilities involved in, effectively, list rental cases, where you buy an ad to be sent to someone else's list.
Law Barring Junk E-Mail Allows a Flood Instead
Balanced review of the current position in the spam wars and the impact of Can-Spam.
FTC Attorney to Legit Marketers: You Could Be Next
This report on comments made by an FTC attorney suggests legal action against "reputable" marketers may happen soon.
FTC Closing CAN-SPAM Loopholes
Goes over some of the clarifications of the Can-Spam legislation that have come out of the offices of the FTC.
FTC Issues Final Rule Defining Which Association E-Mails are "Commercial"
An informational paper clarifying the FTC's position on determining the nature of email content, particularly as it impacts on associations.
CAN-SPAM 2005 Reality-Check
Focus on the obligation to extend a recipient's opt-out request across your brand and/or organization.
CAN-SPAM Gets Mixed Report Card for First Year
Article offers various statistics, all of which suggest that spam and other related email problems (like phishing) are increasing.
In Virginia, Ohio, and Maryland, Kingpin Spammers Go to the Slammer
Shines some light on those state laws regulating (unsolicited) commercial email.