Fightspam.gc.ca Website Review

No endorsement of any products or services is expressed or implied. Be aware of recent warnings and notices from the agencies responsible for enforcing Canada's Anti-Spam Law. Be aware of recent actions taken by the agencies responsible for enforcing Canada's Anti-Spam Law. Canada's anti-spam legislation (CASL) came into effect July 1, 2014. It is in place to protect Canadians while ensuring that businesses can If you use electronic channels to promote or market your organization, products or services, Canada's new anti-spam law may affect you. illegal to install programs, such as malware, on someone's computer without consent. Do you use email, SMS, social media or instant messaging to send commercial or promotional information about your organization to Do you install software programs on people's computers or mobile devices? You must include your mailing address. You must also include a phone number for accessing an agent or a voice messaging system, an email address, or a web address for you or the person on whose behalf you are sending the message. CASL allows Canadian enforcement against spammers operating in Canada. NOTE: This website provides plain language information about the law but is not a substitute for the law itself. You are strongly advised to review our information bulletins and seek your own legal advice regarding how to comply. MYTH: I won't be able to use email or my current email list to promote my products and services. FACT: You can continue to use email if you have express or implied consent from recipients. During the 36-month transition period, you can continue to use your current email list if MYTH: It's illegal to send promotional emails, text or instant messages, or to post promotional information on social media. FACT: It is not illegal to send commercial electronic CASL applies to emails, text and instant messages, and any similar messages sent to electronic addresses. CASL does not apply to promotional information you post online in places like blogs or social media.