OECD work on spam

International anti-spam initiatives unite at the IGF

02-Nov-2006

The six leading international anti-spam initiatives will launch a new online information resource to assist in fighting spam on 1 November 2006, at the first meeting of the United National Internet Governance Forum in Athens, Greece.

Report of the OECD Task Force on Spam: Anti-Spam Toolkit of Recommended Policies and Measures

20-Apr-2006

The OECD has released this report and launched an anti-spam toolkit to help governments and industry work together to combat spam. The toolkit also includes an OECD recommendation on enforcement co-operation . The anti-spam toolkit, its annexes and background papers are available at www.oecd-antispam.org.

Report: "Spam Issues in Developing Countries"

30-May-2005

The report, prepared within the framework of the OECD Anti-Spam Toolkit Activities (www.oecd-antispam.org), provides an overview of the impact of spam in developing countries, noting how this phenomenon represents a drain of already scarce and costly resources, such as bandwidth and technical support. The conclusions offer possible solutions adapted to developing countries, and highlight the need for international cooperation and support.

OECD releases Anti-Spam Law Enforcement Report

26-May-2005

This report presents a summary of enforcement activities against spam, providing an overview of the nature and extent of powers possessed by enforcement authorities in different countries. It aims to provide the basis for discussion on how to improve the capacity of these agencies to effectively respond to spam complaints and improve co-operation with foreign counterparts. The report, as well as further information, is also available on the OECD Anti-Spam Law Enforcement Report, available at www.oecd-antispam.org (Enforcement).