Sending E-Mail? Understand How The CAN-SPAM Act Applies To You

If you engage in e-mail correspondence, then you need to understand the law surrounding the CAN-SPAM act of 2003. Penalties for not complying can include fines of up to $16,000 for each e-mail sent that was in violations and more than one person can be held responsible for each violation. Additional fines have been set in place by the FTC for gross criminal behavior.

Here is a simple list of rules you must adhere to under the CAN-SPAM act of 2003. Please note that I am not a lawyer and this i...