Spam or unsolicited electronic messages have become an unfortunate reality of the online environment. New Zealand has recently created legislation to start to deal with messages which have come from New Zealand. Read on to find out about the new Unsolicited Electronic Messages Act 2007.
Who needs to read the Act?
The Unsolicited Electronic Messages Act 2007 (the Act) takes effect on September 5, 2007. The Act applies to all New Zealanders, and governs the sending of commercial, electronic messages. The definition of a commercial message is quite broad any company or organisation that uses email to communicate with the public should read about the Act, and take steps to ensure that they are in compliance.
Where can I get more information about the Act
You can read more about the Act, such as why it is needed, who it will affect, and what the penalties are, by clicking the links below:
http://www.antispam.govt.nz
http://stopspam.org.nz/
How do I make a complaint about spam?
If spam is coming from New Zealand, you can make a complaint to the Department of Internal Affairs through their anti-spam website:
http://complaints.antispam.govt.nz/
Where can I read the Act in full?
You can view the complete Act by clicking on the link below:
http://www.legislation.govt.nz
(Click on ‘Statutes’, and then select the Act from the list..) |
