Can-Spam Act
/ˌkæn-ˈspæm ækt/
Definitions
- (n.) A U.S. federal law enacted in 2003 that sets rules for commercial email, prohibits deceptive messaging, and establishes penalties.
The company was fined for violating the Can-Spam Act by sending unsolicited marketing emails with misleading subject lines.
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- can-spam act
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Commentary
Commonly referenced in contexts concerning electronic communications and privacy; precise compliance requires understanding of requirements such as opt-out mechanisms and truthful header information.
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