CAN-SPAM

CAN-SPAM is an acronym for Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography And Marketing.

What is the Can-Spam Act of 2003 and why was it passed?

CAN-SPAM is a law created in 2003 that establishes the rules for commercial email and messaging, gives people the legal right to have a company stop emailing them, and states the penalties for those to break the law.

What does can-spam do?

CAN-SPAM provides protections like:

• Prohibits the use of deceptive or misleading information and subject lines
• Requires identification (like a return email address) in emails sent out
• Emails must accurately identify the business sending the message
• Emails must state they are advertising
• Provide a way to opt out of emails
• Remove opt-outs within 10 business days