Spam Continues to Thwart Legislated Limits
Spam Is Still Flowing Into E-Mail Boxes – Senders Evade Federal Law Banning Junk Messages. Previous postings on CAN-SPAM legislation.
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CAN-SPAM Act Does Not Limit Political E-Mail
From today’s New York Times, an article on how House members are purchasing email lists to spam constituents (with the caveat that the messages include an opt-out option) in an effort to build a list of potential voters comprised of those who have chosen to opt-in and receive future messages.
NY State AG Files Suit Against Reputed Kingpin Spammers
New York State Attorney General Eliot Spitzer announced the state is suing Synergy6, Inc. and Delta Seven Communications, LLC, whose principals are accused of disseminating over one billion spam messages each week. Synergy6 Complaint Synergy 6 Exhibits
President Signs Anti-Spam Bill
Fact Sheet: President Bush Signs Anti-Spam Law A link to the CAN-SPAM Act (S. 877, P.L. 108-187, 117 Stat. 2699) is available in this posting. The law is effective January 1, 2004. Today FTC Chairman Tim Muris answered questions about the spam bill submitted by email to through government’s “Ask the White House” online forum.
CAN-SPAM Bill Awaits President’s Signature
Congress approves anti-spam legislation CAN-SPAM Act
EU Demands Compliance on E-Privacy Directive
With the expiration of an October 31 deadline for implementing the Directive on Privacy and Electronic Communications, the European Commission indicated that legal action against nine member states may be necessary to ensure their compliance. The directive addresses e-privacy issues that include spam, the use of cookies, and the protection of customer data by ISPs.
Prospects for Spam Relief Remain Dim
From tech research firm Gartner: Spam Will Likely Worsen Despite U.S. Law. See the CAN-SPAM Act
Senate Approves House Version of CAN SPAM Act
On November 25, the Senate unanimously approved the CAN-SPAM Act (S. 877), inclusive of technical changes agreed upon with the House, which is expected to approve the bill once again in December, clearing it for signature by the President. However, not everyone on the Hill is satisfied with the bill, in particular Representatives from California …
Is Spam Here to Stay?
The 10 Biggest Spam Myths: “3. Spam legislation can end the problem.” See Congress Reaches Agreement on CAN-SPAM Act, November 21.
Congress Reaches Agreement on CAN-SPAM Act
This afternoon, after considerable negotiation and recent reports of hightened pressure to reach an agreement, the House of Representatives voted 392-5 to accept an amended version, the pdf text of which is available via CNET, of the Senate’s CAN-SPAM Act of 2003 (S. 877). Tauzin Announces Agreement On Historic Anti-Spam Bill, states that the bill: …
Quick Guide on RSS
From Free Range Librarian by K. G. Schneider, Getting Started with RSS: The No-Brainer Method.
House Hearing on Cyber Security and Consumer Data
Cybersecurity & Consumer Data: What’s at Risk for the Consumer? – Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection, November 19, 2003. Witness List & Prepared Testimony Member statements: The Honorable Cliff Stearns and The Honorable W.J. “Billy” Tauzin Prepared Statement of FTC Commissioner Orson Swindle
