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Alert: Impact of Software Installation Provisions of Canada's Anti-Spam Law on US Companies

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On December 15, 2010, Canada passed Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation ("CASL"), one of the world's most stringent anti-spam laws. On January 15, 2015, the provisions set forth in Section 8 of CASL relating to the installation of...more

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CASL Software Provisions now in Force

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The provisions of Canada’s Anti-Spam Law (CASL) that regulate the installation of software came into force today, January 15, 2015. These provisions create new compliance burdens for businesses that create, distribute or use...more

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Reminder: CASL’s Software Installation Provisions Took Effect on January 15, 2015

Phase 2 of Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) relating to the installation of computer programs will come into force on January 15, 2015. Commonly referred to as the malware prohibition, CASL goes far beyond prohibiting...more

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Updating IT and BYOD Policies to Reflect CASL Software Notification Requirements

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On January 15, 2015, the software provisions in Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) will come into force, creating significant prohibitions and requiring consent to, among other things, install software, change device...more

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CRTC Provides Guidance on CASL Software Provisions – But Some Uncertainty Remains

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From November 10 to 12, 2014, the CRTC provided its interpretation of the software provisions in Canada’s anti-spam law (CASL) in several presentations to industry. The CRTC also posted a specific FAQ about their...more

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Inconsistency in Canada’s Anti-Spam Law – When is “Java Scripts” not “JavaScript”?

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Canada’s anti-spam law (CASL) is complex and ambiguous, and can result in substantial liability (e.g., a maximum $1,000,000 fine for individuals and $10,000,000 for organizations). Accordingly, many organizations have...more

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