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Ten Frequently Asked Questions About Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation

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I do not send out spam. Do I need to comply with Canada’s anti-spam legislation (CASL)?

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1. I do not send out spam. Do I need to comply with Canada's anti-spam legislation (CASL)?

Yes. Contrary to popular belief, CASL does not only regulate "spam". It regulates all commercial electronic messages ("CEM"), which virtually all businesses and organizations send out.

2. Why do I need to comply with CASL?

There are significant consequences for non-compliance:

  • Fines of up to $1,000,000 for individuals and $10,000,000 for corporations for each violation
  • Civil lawsuits and class actions
  • Liability of corporations / organizations for acts of their employees
  • Personal liability of directors and officers for violations committed by their business / organization

3. When should I begin preparing for CASL?

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