Spammers sued under child-protection law

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Aug 11, 2006

State of Michigan accuses spam companies of corrupting minors.

The Attorney General of Michigan state has announced plans to prosecute two US companies under anti-spam laws designed to protect children. Michigan's Child Protection Registry Act requires anyone sending out mass emails to check a register of children's addresses, and remove the details of anyone underage from unsuitable campaigns.

The two companies affected, one based in California and the other in Florida, promoted gambling and alcohol, and could face fines of $10,000. 'Any means by which spammers' activities can be curtailed is welcome,' said John Hawes, Technical Consultant at Virus Bulletin. 'However, such laws are generally limited by national borders, and much more needs to be done on a global scale to combat this ever-growing menace.'

Read the announcement at the Michigan government website.

Posted on 11 August 2006 by Virus Bulletin

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