New Spam Laws Went Into Effect For Europe Friday - GoFuckYourself.com

KRL · 11-01-2003, 07:41 AM

Anti-Spam Law Goes Into Force in Europe

BRUSSELS, Belgium -- European Union digital privacy rules came into force Friday requiring companies to get consent before sending e-mail, tracking personal data on Web sites or pinpointing callers' locations via satellite-linked mobile phones.

The law steps up the global war on spam and "is a key tool to strengthen consumer confidence in the Internet and electronic communications," said EU Enterprise Commissioner Erkki Liikanen.

But how the enforce the new rules are left to the 15 EU nations. Fines vary among the countries, and unlike the strictest laws in Virginia and other U.S. states, European Union rules don't call for jail time.

And although the EU rules cover spam sent from the United States and elsewhere, member countries lack both the resources -- and the authority -- to pursue violators abroad.

Most spam comes from the United States, where the Senate recently approved a do-not-spam list and a ban on sending unsolicited commercial e-mail using a false return address or misleading subject line. Several states also have anti-spam laws.

Nonetheless, Europe has been more aggressive at adopting measures protecting peoples' right to be left alone.

The new European rules also limit companies' ability to use "cookie" files and other devices that let them obtain information about users who visit their Web sites. Companies will now be required to ask users' permission before taking such data and retaining or selling it.

"Spyware" that burrows invisibly onto computer hard drives and snoops on users also becomes illegal.

Europe will allow only police and emergency services to locate people from their satellite-linked mobile phones.

"The directive is technology neutral and gives consumer and citizens a variety of tools to protect their privacy and personal data," the European Commission said in a statement.

reynold · 11-01-2003, 07:43 AM

excellent, after all!

Pete · 11-01-2003, 07:44 AM

Fuck all spammers!

11-01-2003, 07:45 AM

I wonder when geo-targetted cell phone spamming will become huge...

reynold · 11-01-2003, 07:45 AM

soon enough

reynold · 11-01-2003, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Equinox
I wonder when geo-targetted cell phone spamming will become huge...

but that costs a lot of money, you know

KRL · 11-01-2003, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Equinox
I wonder when geo-targetted cell phone spamming will become huge...

I read about a system they were working on where when you drove around a city if you passed by a store having a sale with things you usually buy, they store's auto voice marketing box would call your cell phone, tell you the special and try to get you to pull over and come in and shop.

Clever but highly intrusive.

reynold · 11-01-2003, 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by KRL

I read about a system they were working on where when you drove around a city if you passed by a store having a sale with things you usually buy, they store's auto voice marketing box would call your cell phone, tell you the special and try to get you to pull over and come in and shop.

Clever but highly intrusive.

wow that would be insane

reynold · 11-01-2003, 07:49 AM

when will there be an alladvantage for sms and listening to advertisements?

JamesK · 11-01-2003, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by KRL

I read about a system they were working on where when you drove around a city if you passed by a store having a sale with things you usually buy, they store's auto voice marketing box would call your cell phone, tell you the special and try to get you to pull over and come in and shop.

Clever but highly intrusive.

that's gay

11-01-2003, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by KRL

I read about a system they were working on where when you drove around a city if you passed by a store having a sale with things you usually buy, they store's auto voice marketing box would call your cell phone, tell you the special and try to get you to pull over and come in and shop.

Clever but highly intrusive.

that would be a little extreme. But considering the ongoing cell phone hype in Europe and all the freakin' SMS campaigns they are running over there, I wouldn't be surprised if I got SMS'ed a thousand times while driving thru the center of Berlin...

Retarded. I hate cell phones just for that reason. Blah, download cell backgrounds and ring tones here... I hate it. But the providers make a killing off it. The stupid kids don't need no CCs for purchasing that, so the potential customer base is enormous.

KRL, can I send you a 'Will you be my teddy bear?' SMS, while we're at it?

reynold · 11-01-2003, 08:07 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Equinox

that would be a little extreme. But considering the ongoing cell phone hype in Europe and all the freakin' SMS campaigns they are running over there, I wouldn't be surprised if I got SMS'ed a thousand times while driving thru the center of Berlin...

Retarded. I hate cell phones just for that reason. Blah, download cell backgrounds and ring tones here... I hate it. But the providers make a killing off it. The stupid kids don't need no CCs for purchasing that, so the potential customer base is enormous.

KRL, can I send you a 'Will you be my teddy bear?' SMS, while we're at it?

I don't sms much and I'll never download a ringtone. It's crazy and dumb

CAHEK · 11-01-2003, 08:20 AM

spammer

WiredGuy · 11-01-2003, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by KRL

I read about a system they were working on where when you drove around a city if you passed by a store having a sale with things you usually buy, they store's auto voice marketing box would call your cell phone, tell you the special and try to get you to pull over and come in and shop.

Clever but highly intrusive.

I read the same thing, I think the example used was at a McDonalds. I even remember the levels of competition when they detected you walked into a Burger King they would message you with an instant coupon to McDonalds if they were both in the vacinity. There's some really interesting things you can do with the upcoming cellphones.

WG

11-01-2003, 07:41 AM	#1
KRL Entrepreneur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 31,429	New Spam Laws Went Into Effect For Europe Friday Anti-Spam Law Goes Into Force in Europe BRUSSELS, Belgium -- European Union digital privacy rules came into force Friday requiring companies to get consent before sending e-mail, tracking personal data on Web sites or pinpointing callers' locations via satellite-linked mobile phones. The law steps up the global war on spam and "is a key tool to strengthen consumer confidence in the Internet and electronic communications," said EU Enterprise Commissioner Erkki Liikanen. But how the enforce the new rules are left to the 15 EU nations. Fines vary among the countries, and unlike the strictest laws in Virginia and other U.S. states, European Union rules don't call for jail time. And although the EU rules cover spam sent from the United States and elsewhere, member countries lack both the resources -- and the authority -- to pursue violators abroad. Most spam comes from the United States, where the Senate recently approved a do-not-spam list and a ban on sending unsolicited commercial e-mail using a false return address or misleading subject line. Several states also have anti-spam laws. Nonetheless, Europe has been more aggressive at adopting measures protecting peoples' right to be left alone. The new European rules also limit companies' ability to use "cookie" files and other devices that let them obtain information about users who visit their Web sites. Companies will now be required to ask users' permission before taking such data and retaining or selling it. "Spyware" that burrows invisibly onto computer hard drives and snoops on users also becomes illegal. Europe will allow only police and emergency services to locate people from their satellite-linked mobile phones. "The directive is technology neutral and gives consumer and citizens a variety of tools to protect their privacy and personal data," the European Commission said in a statement. __________________ If you would like to develop your domains, you can lease inexpensive foreign labor from the leaders in the field at iWebmasters.com TO LOWER YOUR COSTS AND INCREASE YOUR PRODUCTION! * * * * * * * * * * * * Domains Adult News KRL's Newsletter Biz Tips Just Listed Domains

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