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United States CAN-SPAM Act of 2003 and FTC CAN-SPAM Rule (16 CFR Part 316)
What is United States CAN-SPAM Act of 2003 and FTC CAN-SPAM Rule (16 CFR Part 316)?
The US CAN-SPAM Act and the FTC CAN-SPAM Rule: what senders and promoters of commercial email must do on header accuracy, subject lines, advertisement identification, postal address, opt-out mechanisms and processing, list sourcing, affiliate oversight and sexually oriented content. It comprises 10 controls organised across 3 domains, and applies in the United States.
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What is United States CAN-SPAM Act of 2003 and FTC CAN-SPAM Rule (16 CFR Part 316)?
The US CAN-SPAM Act and the FTC CAN-SPAM Rule: what senders and promoters of commercial email must do on header accuracy, subject lines, advertisement identification, postal address, opt-out mechanisms and processing, list sourcing, affiliate oversight and sexually oriented content.
How many controls does United States CAN-SPAM Act of 2003 and FTC CAN-SPAM Rule (16 CFR Part 316) have?
United States CAN-SPAM Act of 2003 and FTC CAN-SPAM Rule (16 CFR Part 316) contains 10 controls organized across 3 domains.
Where does United States CAN-SPAM Act of 2003 and FTC CAN-SPAM Rule (16 CFR Part 316) apply?
United States CAN-SPAM Act of 2003 and FTC CAN-SPAM Rule (16 CFR Part 316) applies in United States. Organizations operating in or serving customers in this jurisdiction should check whether its requirements reach them.
Which version of United States CAN-SPAM Act of 2003 and FTC CAN-SPAM Rule (16 CFR Part 316) is covered here?
This page covers CAN-SPAM Act of 2003 (Pub. L. 108-187), 15 U.S.C. 7701 to 7713 as codified at 2026-10-06; 16 CFR Part 316 as amended 21 May 2008 (eCFR as at 2026-09-30).
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