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CAN-SPAM

CAN-SPAM Act

In force US federal marketing

Honest headers and subject lines, a postal address, and an opt-out honored within ten business days. No consent is required to send.

At a glance

Who it applies to
Anyone sending commercial email.
Who enforces it
Federal Trade Commission
When
In effect since 1 January 2004.

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Recent developments

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Sources

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