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ARTICLE · 10 DECEMBER 2013

Canada’s Anti-SPAM Legislation Will Come Into Force July 1, 2014

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The Federal Government has announced that Canada's anti-spam law (CASL) will come into force on July 1, 2014.

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The Federal Government has announced that Canada's anti-spam law (CASL) will come into force on July 1, 2014.

The final regulations have been published: http://fightspam.gc.ca/eic/site/030.nsf/eng/00273.html. 

In short, CASL requires a sender to obtain consent to send a commercial electronic message (CEM). Subject to certain exemptions set out in the act and the regulations, such as exemptions for existing family and business relationships, organizations will be prohibited from sending CEMs. In addition, express consent is required for software installed on another person's computer system in the course of a commercial activity. CASL gives regulatory oversight and enforcement powers to the CRTC and confers a private right of action.

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