Ban on Deceptive Unsolicited Bulk Electronic Mail Act of 2003
Latest action (13 May 2003): Introduced
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Official summary
Ban on Deceptive Unsolicited Bulk Electronic Mail Act of 2003 - Makes it unlawful for any person to knowingly use a computer or computer network to: (1) falsify or forge electronic mail (e-mail) transmission information in connection with the transmission of unsolicited bulk electronic mail through or into the computer network of an e-mail service provider or its subscribers; (2) transmit an e-mail message to a recipient who requests not to receive unsolicited bulk commercial e-mail; or (3) collect e-mail addresses from public and private spaces in order to transmit unsolicited bulk commercial e-mail. Establishes a violation as: (1) a predicate offense under the Racketeering Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act; and (2) an unfair or deceptive act or practice under the Federal Trade Commision Act.
Requires any person sending unsolicited bulk commercial e-mail to provide to its recipients a clear and conspicuous opportunity to request not to receive future unsolicited e-mail.
Common questions
- What does S. 1052 do?
- Ban on Deceptive Unsolicited Bulk Electronic Mail Act of 2003 - Makes it unlawful for any person to knowingly use a computer or computer network to: (1) falsify or forge electronic mail (e-mail) transmission information in connection with the transmission of unsolicited bulk electronic mail through or into the computer network of an e-mail service provider or its subscribers; (2) transmit an e-mail message to a recipient who requests not to receive unsolicited bulk commercial e-mail; or (3) collect e-mail addresses from public and private spaces in order to transmit unsolicited bulk commercial e-mail. Establishes a violation as: (1) a predicate offense under the Racketeering Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act; and (2) an unfair or deceptive act or practice under the Federal Trade Commision Act. Requires any person sending unsolicited bulk commercial e-mail to provide to its recipients a clear and conspicuous opportunity to request not to receive future unsolicited e-mail.
- Has S. 1052 become law?
- Not yet. As of 13 May 2003, S. 1052 is introduced.
- Who sponsored S. 1052?
- S. 1052 was sponsored by Sen. Bill Nelson [D-FL, 2001-2018] (Democrat-FL), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on S. 1052?
- Introduced (13 May 2003).
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