[aklug] Re: opt-in vs spam laws regs.

You might check out, http://www.spamlaws.com/spam-laws.html

But in my view, it's almost unenforceable. More is done with what you're
talking about with company and ISP policies than any of the laws.

It looks to me like the law is more concerned with a working system for
opting out rather than in. That's also the way the real estate industry
seems to work it.

All, as far as I know, of the bulk email systems I have access to have a
working "opt out" system.

Jim G

On Sun, 2010-07-25 at 11:10 -0800, Dale Rooney wrote:
> I need some help understanding what defines spam. Is it regulated be
> state or federal laws or by the FCC? Where can I find those laws or
> regulations and are there any interpretations online?
> The school district says that they can't let teachers send group emails
> to the parents of the students in their class because even though the
> parents have given their email addresses they haven't specifically opted-in
> for this type of message. It would be email related to homework assignments,
> classroom activities, field trips and the like.
>
> The information I've found online defines spam as 'commercial' messages
> to people where there is no previous relationship. Is it possible that
> teachers sending emails to parents is considered spamming.
>
> Thanks
> Dale
>
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