Australia: Spam Code Threatens $10M Fine
An AAP news article by Paul Osbourne, via Australian IT, reports that:
Internet service providers could face massive fines if they do not comply with new rules set down by the communications watchdog.More here.
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) today registered the world's first legislative code of practice for internet and email service providers.
Dealing with unsolicited email or spam costs business and home internet users millions of dollars each year in wasted time and upgrading security systems.
But under the new code, ISPs will have to offer spam filtering options to subscribers and provide a system of handling complaints.
posted by Fergie @ 3/28/2006 07:48:00 AM
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