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Mrz 17, 2014
Roni M. Jones, Oyen Wiggs Green & Mutala LLP, Canada
Jennifer A. Marles, Oyen Wiggs Green & Mutala LLP, Canada

Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation is Coming Into Force


Roni M. Jones, Oyen Wiggs Green & Mutala LLP, Canada, Jennifer A. Marles, Oyen Wiggs Green & Mutala LLP, CanadaNew anti-spam legislation has been introduced in Canada to deter spam and other electronic threats such as identity theft, phishing and spyware. The majority of the legislation, including those portions related to the sending of commercial electronic messages (CEMs) will come into effect on July 1st, 2014. However, sections related to the unsolicited installation of computer programs or software and a private right of action conferred by the legislation will not take effect until January 15th, 2015 and January 1st, 2017, respectively.

The legislation, referred to as the Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation, or “CASL”, will be enforced both through regulatory measures such as administrative monetary penalties and, eventually, through a private right of action. Enforcement will involve several agencies, primarily the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission, and also the Competition Bureau and the Office of  read more