UK Outlaws Junk E-Mail (SPAM)
Posted: 19th Sep, 2003 By: MarkJ
Today sees a step in the right direction with the government introducing new e-mail powers, which could see companies fined for sending junk e-mails without the prior agreement of the recipient:
They also prevent companies from tracking which websites an Internet user looks at without telling them in advance. Any companies breaking the new law could be liable to a fine of up to £5,000 in a magistrates court, or an unlimited fine if a trial is before a jury.
The measures also enable anyone who receives an unsolicited message to sue for damages.
Although the law is introduced today it will not come into force until December 11 to "give businesses time to adapt," the Department for Trade and Industry said today.
It's certainly welcome news, although with most SPAM being sent from outside the UK it's unlikely to have any significant impact. However we would question whether a simple fine would be enough. More @ Ananova.
They also prevent companies from tracking which websites an Internet user looks at without telling them in advance. Any companies breaking the new law could be liable to a fine of up to £5,000 in a magistrates court, or an unlimited fine if a trial is before a jury.
The measures also enable anyone who receives an unsolicited message to sue for damages.
Although the law is introduced today it will not come into force until December 11 to "give businesses time to adapt," the Department for Trade and Industry said today.
It's certainly welcome news, although with most SPAM being sent from outside the UK it's unlikely to have any significant impact. However we would question whether a simple fine would be enough. More @ Ananova.
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