Unsolicited Electronic Communication

/ˌʌnsəˈlɪsɪtɪd ɪˌlɛktrəˈnɪk kəˌmjunɪˈkeɪʃən/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A message sent electronically without prior request or consent, often regulated under laws to prevent spam and protect privacy.
    The company was fined for sending unsolicited electronic communication to consumers without their permission.

Forms

  • unsolicited electronic communication

Commentary

Usually regulated under anti-spam and privacy statutes; key legal issues include consent and the content of the message.

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