Canada's Law on Spam and Other Electronic ThreatsReader Rating: 3.56

Individuals

The new law will help Canadians avoid spam and other electronic threats:

Businesses and Organizations

The new law will affect any individual, business and organization that:

More information

Read the revised draft regulations
See also comments received on the revised draft Governor in Council regulations.

Take the Spam Quiz
See how well you do in avoiding spam and other electronic threats.

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Find useful information in one place on our Frequently Asked Questions page.

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Coming Into Force

Canada’s new anti-spam law has been passed, but is not yet in force. A specific date for coming into force of the law will be set in the coming months. Once in force, it will allow for investigations of alleged violations of the law.

NOTE: This website provides plain language information about the law but is not a substitute for the law itself. Readers are strongly advised to consider seeking their own legal advice regarding how to comply.

Full text of Canada's anti-spam law.