Webnames.ca StaffCanada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL), also known as Bill C-28, has received a lot of support from consumers, businesses, professionals and legal and consumer groups. However, there was some ambiguity that could cause legal uncertainty when interpreting key terms and the impediment to the ability of businesses to market to their clients. In order to address…
Webnames.ca StaffWebnames.ca would like to inform everyone that Bill C-28, better known as the anti-spam legislation, will come into effect next year. The new legislation will change how businesses and corporations market to customers. It will become illegal to send commercial electronic messages (CEM) to customers without their expressed consent. Companies who fail to comply with…
Bill C-28, The Fighting Internet and Wireless Spam Act (FISA) was passed by Canadian Parliament and received Royal Assent December 15, 2010. As Canada’s first anti-spam legislation, it empowers authorities to aggressively fine spammers (individuals could be fined up to $1 million per violation and companies $10 million per violation). The legislation has major implications…
Cybele NegrisBill C-28, The Fighting Internet and Wireless Spam Act (FISA) was passed by Canadian Parliament and received Royal Assent December 15, 2010. Prior to Bill C-28 passing, Canada was the only G8 country without specific spam legislation. Essentially, this is Canada’s first anti-spam legislation which will empower authorities to aggressively fine spammers. The legislation has…
