The CAN-SPAM Act, passed in 2003, was intended to protect consumers from unwanted commercial e-mails. When it was initiated, it led to rigorous “opt-in” procedures for legitimate businesses that use e-mail to reach their customers – but spammers still found ways to beat the system. (A quick look at your inbox will tell you all you need to know.) And now some legislators are pushing for a companion act, the m-SPAM Act (the m is for “mobile”), to protect cellphone users from spam text messages.
Their intentions may be honorable – but, considering how ineffective CAN-SPAM has been, makes you think their time might be better spent on some other “cause.”
(Source: Internet News)
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