Bill C-28 (Anti-spam
Legislation)
•Bill C-28 creates a new regulatory scheme for spam and
unsolicited electronic messages
•Received Royal Assent on December 14, 2010, and is expected
to come into force in early 2012
•Broad definitions of “electronic message” and “commercial
activity” and will include charities
•Prohibits sending an electronic message without the express
or implied consent of the recipient
•A two year limitation on implied consent can arise from:
a donation or gift made to a charity; membership or
volunteering in a charity or non-profit
•Significant monetary penalties, which can include a maximum
fine of $10,000,000
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