Unsolicited Commercial Email
/ˌʌnˈsɒlɪsɪtɪd kəˈmɜːrʃəl iˈmeɪl/
Definitions
- (n.) An email message sent to recipients without their prior consent, primarily for commercial advertising or marketing purposes, often regulated under laws like the CAN-SPAM Act.
The company was fined for sending unsolicited commercial email to thousands of users.
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- unsolicited commercial email
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Commentary
Legislation often distinguishes unsolicited commercial email from other electronic communications; precise consent language is crucial in compliance and litigation.
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