UK bans spam messages

The UK has made spam a criminal offence to try to stop the flood of unsolicited messages, according to the BBC.

"Under the new law, spammers could be fined £5,000 in a magistrates court or an unlimited penalty from a jury. The measures take effect on 11 December and will be enforced by the Information Commissioner.

The British measures are not as drastic as Italian anti-spam laws. Earlier this month Italy imposed tough regulations to fine spammers up to 90,000 euros (£66,000) and impose a maximum prison term of three years".

emily | 8:42 AM | Spam, Viruses and Hoaxes |
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