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USACM is concerned with the predominance of unsolicited
commercial email (UCE) commonly referred to as “spam”.
The global costs to businesses and consumers alike include
lost productivity, network infrastructure congestion,
threats posed to privacy and expending of help desk resources.
For these reasons and others, USACM recognizes this problem
as a global policy issue that threatens the continued
growth and development of the Internet. USACM recommends
a policy framework focused on seven key principles: establishing
a clear definition of Spam; allowing opt-in rules; ensuring
explicit legal rights of users; encouraging an environment
that fosters technical solutions; supporting international
cooperation; preventing preemption of already established
state laws; and addressing the use of false and deceptive
headers and mandating the accuracy of subject lines in
communicating email content and purpose. Read USACM’s
position statement on this issue.
USACM
Policy Statement on Spam/UCE (January 2004)
USACM Activities
USACM joined other groups in endorsing a Spam privacy
position. A letter
sent to members of Congress outlined strong, effective
and sensible solutions to limiting the growth of Spam.
(July 18, 2003)
Other Resources on Spam/UCE
To review Spam laws of the US, European Union, and other countries, see the spamlaws web site compiled by David E. Sorkin.
To review a summary of the new US
Spam law (Public Law 108-187) produced by the Congressional
Research Service
To review the People For Internet Responsibility's paper
describing the TRIPOLI email project:
To review the US Federal Trade Commission's recommendations
to combat spam, see their web
site
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