What is the CAN-SPAM act?

What is the CAN-SPAM act?

CAN-SPAM (Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing) is an Internet solicitation law passed in 2003. Non-compliance with this law will lead to severe penalties, and in some cases it is considered a criminal offense. The most notable mandate is to keep the process of unsubscribing simple and to honor opt-out requests promptly.

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