CAN-SPAM Act

The Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing Act of 2003. A federal law regulating the use of unsolicited emails for marketing purposes. Such emails are generally prohibited by the Act unless they contain correct header information, a physical address for the mailer, and an opt-out mechanism for recipients. Legal liability in connection with CAN-SPAM violations is ordinarily excluded under general liability policies.


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