Canada Introduces Bill C-28 to Combat Spam with Hefty Fines
Dec 25, 2010
Spam is arguably the most irritating aspect of the internet and email for people globally. However, there is hope in Canada for those who have been targeted by spammers. A new law, Bill C-28, aims to facilitate government efforts in prosecuting and fining individuals and companies guilty of sending spam. This law allows the government to impose fines of up to $1 million on individuals and up to $10 million on companies. Company directors and owners can also be held personally responsible if they are aware their networks are sending spam. Additionally, the law criminalizes the use of aliases or false information in emails, making it easier for victims to prosecute offenders. However, nearly 70 percent of the world's spam is distributed by botnets, meaning the senders are often as much victims as the receivers. Therefore, these laws might not significantly reduce the volume of spam sent and received. The new legislation closes a loophole in Canadian law, as Canada was previously
