Trends, Spam, Privacy and Regulation

Who Says Emails and Spamming Are Dead?

Nov 15 2009, 05:37 PM

A number of people claim that the rise of social networks is expected to kill email, the most popular form of communication across the world, and spamming too.

The meteoric rise in the popularity of social networks has led many people, experts included, to believe that emails, the most popular mode of communication around the world, are dead. This, however, couldn’t be further from the truth because social networks are good places to meet new people or those you haven’t met in years. For regular correspondence, however, there’s no better tool than email.

EU Passes law against online user information misuse

Nov 12 2009, 06:00 PM

New law passed by EU makes it illegal to utilize user information sans consent.

In a move to tighten Internet privacy laws, the EU has passed a law against misuse of online user information. An amendment to the EU privacy directive makes it imperative to seek users’ informed consent before placing cookies on their machines. The aim is to ensure that the online ad companies are provided access to user information only if the user permits it, having enough information prior to giving such consent. The ePrivacy Directive targets online ad practices such as behavioral targeting and audience segmentation.

Spam Expert From Symantec In Favor Of Bill C-27

Oct 26 2009, 08:22 AM

It's good to see that a security vendor, who deals with Internet safety threats regularly, is supporting the proposed anti-spam legislation in Canada.

The saga of the Canadian anti-spam laws is not likely to end anytime soon. Bill C-27, the proposed legislation, has evoked mixed reactions from the Canadian public. On one hand, the business community believes that the act might become a hindrance for online marketing while on the other; the general population supports the bill. In an action which is likely to please a majority of email users across Canada, Conservative MPs have decided to do away with exemptions they had approved earlier. With these exemptions discarded, businesses will have to get a prospective recipient’s permission before sending any mails.

Time for Canada to Start Tackling Spam

Oct 19 2009, 08:32 AM

Canada needs to enforce some anti-spam laws quickly; especially, if it wants to be perceived as an important player in fight against spam.

Bill C-27 - the Electronic Commerce Protection Act was introduced in spring last year. The act is a result of years of hard work to ensure that Canada does not become a 'spam haven'. Industry Minister, Tony Clement’s anti-spam bill has been able to make it steadily, yet slowly, through the legislative process. The Standing Committee on Industry was to carry out the final clause-by-clause review of the act earlier in October.

Possible Intensification Of Anti-Spam Measures In Europe

Oct 15 2009, 08:31 AM

Despite the unity among the members of the European Union (EU) against spam, there are considerable variations in the enforcement actions they take.

The European Commission recently said that members of the European Union have to do more to deal with the problem of spamming. A Commission funded report stated that there are considerable variations in the outcomes, despite the proactive stance taken by several member countries in support of the ban against spamming.

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