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OECD Task Force on Spam background paper: "Anti-Spam Regulation"

16-Nov-2005

The "Anti-Spam Regulation" paper has been prepared with the objective of aiding the development and review of anti-spam legislation strategies and arrangements in OECD member countries and non-member economies. It provides a "checklist" of policy questions and decision points that policy makers may consider in their work. Without advocating a single uniform approach, the document addresses the role of the different players involved, and highlights the importance of codes of conduct and the interaction between governments, Internet Service Providers and other Internet operators.

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).




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