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2014 1
CASL
Canada’s Anti-Spam Law
Webinar Two – Identification and Unsubscribe Mechanism
2014
2014
Disclaimer
2014
The information included in this presentation may not reflect the
views of Industry Canada, or the Canadian Radio-television and
Telecommunications Commission. This information was created
to provide a practical application to CASL. None of the
information provided should be used as legal advice. For all legal
matters, marketers are encouraged to speak with their own legal
counsel .
2014
Purpose
2014
“An Act to Promote the efficiency and adaptability of the Canadian
economy by regulating certain activities that discourage reliance on
electronic means of carrying out commercial activities, and to amend the
Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission Act, the
Competition Act, the Personal Information Protection and Electronic
Documents Act and the Telecommunications Act”
-fightspam.gc.ca
2014
Three Primary Rules
2014
Webinar 1:
Consent
Webinar 2:
Identification &
Unsubscribe
Webinar 3:
Last Minute
Guide
April 1 June 18Today
2014 5
Background
Identification
Unsubscribe
Exclusions
Getting ready
Agenda
Background
2014
2014 7
Background
MAY 2004
IC establishes task
force on spam
APRIL 2009
Bill 27, introduced
in Parliament
MAY 2010
Re-introduced as
Fighting Internet &
Wireless Spam Act
(FISA)
DECEMBER 2010
Receives Royal
Assent
MARCH 2012
CRTC presents
final regulations
DECEMBER 2013
IC presents final
regulations
JULY 2014
CASL Enforcement
begins. Law is enforceable
and compliance is required
JULY 2017
PRA delayed
until then
2014 8
CASL Review
LEGISLATION
Against unsolicited
electronic
communication
DETAILED RULES
For commercial
electronic messages
sent from or
accessed in Canada
CONSENT
Sender must attain
some form of consent
before sending CEM
FINES
Up to $10 million
for corporations
and $1 million
for individuals
ENFORCEMENT
No minimum #
to be caught
2014 9
What Does
CASL Cover?
• Commercial electronic messages
• Installation of computer programs
• Altering transmission data
2014 9
Note: exemptions apply
2014 10
Commercial Electronic Messages (CEM)
• What is CEM?
• What may not be CEM?
Note: does not encourage participation in commercial activity
2014
Identification
2014
2014 12
CEM Identification
EVERY CEM NEEDS TO INCLUDE:
• Identity of collector/sender
• Identity of advertiser
• Use legal name, not brand name
• Mailing address
• Either telephone, email, web address
• Functional for at least 60 days
• Identify list owner or third party
• Notification statement – if applicable
2014 13
CEM Example – Branded Offer
2014 14
CEM Example – List Rental / Third Party
• Not to be confused with a list purchase.
List never changes hands
2014 15
CEM Example – Identification of Referral Email
You are receiving this email because you were
referred by Joan Smith. This message was
intended for user@domain.com
2014 16
Insufficient Information for Identification
From:
To:
Subject:
Brand X [mailto:mail@brand-x.com]
user@domain.com
Offre partenaire: Grattez jusqu’à 100% de rabais
Pour cesser de recevoir nos Brand X, envoyez-nous un courriel en cliquant ici, Ne changez pas le message ni le titre, sinon votre nom ne sera
pas retiré. Vous recevrez encore une ou deux info-lettres après votre demande. Vous avez reçu ce message d'un ami? Pour vous abonner
à notre Brand X et la recevoir à toutes les semaines, cliquez-ici. Enfin, soyez assuré que jamais nous ne vendrons, échangerons ou louerons
votre adresse de courriel
• Missing Identification and contact methods
• Missing unsubscribe
• Missing Privacy Policy
2014 17
Subscription Identification
EVERY OPT-IN CHANNEL MUST INCLUDE:
• Identity of collector/sender
• Identity of advertiser
• Mailing address
• Either telephone, email, web address
• Functional for at least 60 days
• Consent statement
• Purpose
2014 18
Identification
SPECIAL CASES:
• Call centre
• Point of sale
• Text message – SMS
• In store ballots
• Fish bowls
• QR codes / Text to signup
• ESP or agency
• Forward to a Friend
2014 19
Identification for a Contest
2014 19
2014 20
Identification for Newsletter Sign-up Page
2014 21
No Proper Identification for a Referral Email
• Missing Identification and contact methods
• Missing Senders First/Last name
2014
Unsubscribe Mechanism
2014
2014 23
Unsubscribe
• Readily performed
• Processed in less than 10 days
• Functional and available for 60 days
• Simple, no cost
• Sent, not received (reply to unsubscribe)
2014 24
Unsubscribe
• Multi-part messages (plain text & HTML)
• SMS short codes, ‘Reply’, ‘click a link’ and ‘email
to unsubscribe’ acceptable
• Should not require log-in or ask for information
other than email address.
• Preference centre is preferred over list
unsubscribe*
• Confirmation of unsubscribe via landing page*
*Best practice – not required
2014 25
Give Consumers Options to Change their
Email Preferences
2014 26
Another Great Email Preferences Page
2014 27
Confirmation of Unsubscribe
2014 28
Example of Bad Unsubscribe Mechanism
2014 29
Do Not Send an Email to Confirm the
Person is Unsubscribed
From:
To:
Subject:
Brand X [mailto:mail@brand-x.com]
user@domain.com
You have been unsubscribed
This email is to confirm that you have
been removed from the subscription list
of newsletter XYZ from Brand X.
Thanks and hope to see you soon!
Brand X
2014
Getting Ready
2014
2014 31
Getting Ready / Best Practices
• Err on the side of caution.
• Update subscription checklist and approval process
• Be sure all CEMs include link to the privacy policy
• Testing templates and unsubscribe mechanisms
periodically
• Data inventory / syncing (unsubscribe data)
2014 31
2014 32
Getting Ready / Best Practices
• CEM classification
• Team education
• Determine if you need to identify your ESP or agency
• Create escalation paths in case of
complaints/undertaking
2014 32
CONTACT
Ryan Moss
Director, ISP & Client Relationship
TC Media
2014
ryan.moss@tc.tc
416-218-3609
?

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Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation: Identification and Unsubscribe Mechanism

  • 1. 2014 1 CASL Canada’s Anti-Spam Law Webinar Two – Identification and Unsubscribe Mechanism 2014
  • 2. 2014 Disclaimer 2014 The information included in this presentation may not reflect the views of Industry Canada, or the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission. This information was created to provide a practical application to CASL. None of the information provided should be used as legal advice. For all legal matters, marketers are encouraged to speak with their own legal counsel .
  • 3. 2014 Purpose 2014 “An Act to Promote the efficiency and adaptability of the Canadian economy by regulating certain activities that discourage reliance on electronic means of carrying out commercial activities, and to amend the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission Act, the Competition Act, the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act and the Telecommunications Act” -fightspam.gc.ca
  • 4. 2014 Three Primary Rules 2014 Webinar 1: Consent Webinar 2: Identification & Unsubscribe Webinar 3: Last Minute Guide April 1 June 18Today
  • 7. 2014 7 Background MAY 2004 IC establishes task force on spam APRIL 2009 Bill 27, introduced in Parliament MAY 2010 Re-introduced as Fighting Internet & Wireless Spam Act (FISA) DECEMBER 2010 Receives Royal Assent MARCH 2012 CRTC presents final regulations DECEMBER 2013 IC presents final regulations JULY 2014 CASL Enforcement begins. Law is enforceable and compliance is required JULY 2017 PRA delayed until then
  • 8. 2014 8 CASL Review LEGISLATION Against unsolicited electronic communication DETAILED RULES For commercial electronic messages sent from or accessed in Canada CONSENT Sender must attain some form of consent before sending CEM FINES Up to $10 million for corporations and $1 million for individuals ENFORCEMENT No minimum # to be caught
  • 9. 2014 9 What Does CASL Cover? • Commercial electronic messages • Installation of computer programs • Altering transmission data 2014 9 Note: exemptions apply
  • 10. 2014 10 Commercial Electronic Messages (CEM) • What is CEM? • What may not be CEM? Note: does not encourage participation in commercial activity
  • 12. 2014 12 CEM Identification EVERY CEM NEEDS TO INCLUDE: • Identity of collector/sender • Identity of advertiser • Use legal name, not brand name • Mailing address • Either telephone, email, web address • Functional for at least 60 days • Identify list owner or third party • Notification statement – if applicable
  • 13. 2014 13 CEM Example – Branded Offer
  • 14. 2014 14 CEM Example – List Rental / Third Party • Not to be confused with a list purchase. List never changes hands
  • 15. 2014 15 CEM Example – Identification of Referral Email You are receiving this email because you were referred by Joan Smith. This message was intended for user@domain.com
  • 16. 2014 16 Insufficient Information for Identification From: To: Subject: Brand X [mailto:mail@brand-x.com] user@domain.com Offre partenaire: Grattez jusqu’à 100% de rabais Pour cesser de recevoir nos Brand X, envoyez-nous un courriel en cliquant ici, Ne changez pas le message ni le titre, sinon votre nom ne sera pas retiré. Vous recevrez encore une ou deux info-lettres après votre demande. Vous avez reçu ce message d'un ami? Pour vous abonner à notre Brand X et la recevoir à toutes les semaines, cliquez-ici. Enfin, soyez assuré que jamais nous ne vendrons, échangerons ou louerons votre adresse de courriel • Missing Identification and contact methods • Missing unsubscribe • Missing Privacy Policy
  • 17. 2014 17 Subscription Identification EVERY OPT-IN CHANNEL MUST INCLUDE: • Identity of collector/sender • Identity of advertiser • Mailing address • Either telephone, email, web address • Functional for at least 60 days • Consent statement • Purpose
  • 18. 2014 18 Identification SPECIAL CASES: • Call centre • Point of sale • Text message – SMS • In store ballots • Fish bowls • QR codes / Text to signup • ESP or agency • Forward to a Friend
  • 19. 2014 19 Identification for a Contest 2014 19
  • 20. 2014 20 Identification for Newsletter Sign-up Page
  • 21. 2014 21 No Proper Identification for a Referral Email • Missing Identification and contact methods • Missing Senders First/Last name
  • 23. 2014 23 Unsubscribe • Readily performed • Processed in less than 10 days • Functional and available for 60 days • Simple, no cost • Sent, not received (reply to unsubscribe)
  • 24. 2014 24 Unsubscribe • Multi-part messages (plain text & HTML) • SMS short codes, ‘Reply’, ‘click a link’ and ‘email to unsubscribe’ acceptable • Should not require log-in or ask for information other than email address. • Preference centre is preferred over list unsubscribe* • Confirmation of unsubscribe via landing page* *Best practice – not required
  • 25. 2014 25 Give Consumers Options to Change their Email Preferences
  • 26. 2014 26 Another Great Email Preferences Page
  • 27. 2014 27 Confirmation of Unsubscribe
  • 28. 2014 28 Example of Bad Unsubscribe Mechanism
  • 29. 2014 29 Do Not Send an Email to Confirm the Person is Unsubscribed From: To: Subject: Brand X [mailto:mail@brand-x.com] user@domain.com You have been unsubscribed This email is to confirm that you have been removed from the subscription list of newsletter XYZ from Brand X. Thanks and hope to see you soon! Brand X
  • 31. 2014 31 Getting Ready / Best Practices • Err on the side of caution. • Update subscription checklist and approval process • Be sure all CEMs include link to the privacy policy • Testing templates and unsubscribe mechanisms periodically • Data inventory / syncing (unsubscribe data) 2014 31
  • 32. 2014 32 Getting Ready / Best Practices • CEM classification • Team education • Determine if you need to identify your ESP or agency • Create escalation paths in case of complaints/undertaking 2014 32
  • 33. CONTACT Ryan Moss Director, ISP & Client Relationship TC Media 2014 ryan.moss@tc.tc 416-218-3609 ?

Notas do Editor

  1. “An Act to Promote the efficiency and adaptability of the Canadian economy by regulating certain activities that discourage reliance on electronic means of carrying out commercial activities, and to amend the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission Act, the Competition Act, the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act and the Telecommunications Act (CASL)” -fightspam.gc.ca
  2. “An Act to Promote the efficiency and adaptability of the Canadian economy by regulating certain activities that discourage reliance on electronic means of carrying out commercial activities, and to amend the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission Act, the Competition Act, the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act and the Telecommunications Act ” -fightspam.gc.ca
  3. Originally introduced into parliament in 2009. -December 2013, final regulations have been publiched by CRTC -July 2014 – Law is implmented Installation of computer programs delayed until July 2015 Private Right of Action delayed until July 2017
  4. Applies to Commercial Electronic Messages (CEM) and installation of computer programs At least one of the purposes of the message must be to encourage participation in commercial activity Requires customers to “opt-in” rather than “opt out” Consent obligations are more narrowly drafted CRTC is primarily responsible for enforcement Combination of public and private enforcement Extended liability Follow the money Vicarious liability Undertakings, due diligence Defining Sent: Message is sent once transmission has been initiated Does not matter whether – Message reaches destination – Electronic address exists
  5. Commercial Electronic Messages Computer systems located in Canada used to send, route, or access electronic messages (Email, Instant Messaging, and SMS) Installation of computer Programs Note: exemptions apply
  6. What is CEM -A commercial electronic message is any electronic message that encourages participation in a commercial activity, regardless of whether there is an expectation of profit. Encourage participation in commercial activity: Product or service Business opportunities Promotes individual who does any of the above Message to seek consent is CEM What may not be CEM may not be considered - Surveys, polls, transaction message, notification messages Must not encourage participation in commercial activity as any of its objectives (CAN SPAM allows mixed messaging, CASL does not)
  7. Unsubscribe must include an unsubscribe mechanism that lets user communicate wish to no longer receive any CEM, or any specified class of such messages. Unsubscribe mechanism should "be able to be readily performed” Simple, quick, easy, no delay SMS, user choice between replying to SMS message with “STOP” or by clicking on an “Unsubscribe” link that will take the user to a web page where he or she can unsubscribe from receiving all or some types of CEMs from the sender. ‘Reply to unsubscribe’ and ‘email to unsubscribe’ are also acceptable Unsubscribe mechanism needs to remain valid for at least 60 days after the message has been sent,
  8. Unsubscribe must include an unsubscribe mechanism that lets user communicate wish to no longer receive any CEM, or any specified class of such messages. Unsubscribe mechanism should "be able to be readily performed” Simple, quick, easy, no delay SMS, user choice between replying to SMS message with “STOP” or by clicking on an “Unsubscribe” link that will take the user to a web page where he or she can unsubscribe from receiving all or some types of CEMs from the sender. ‘Reply to unsubscribe’ and ‘email to unsubscribe’ are also acceptable Unsubscribe mechanism needs to remain valid for at least 60 days after the message has been sent,