Aussies Create Spam Code of Conduct
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has created what they are calling the world’s first code of conduct for ISP’s and email service providers in their fight against spam. The Internet Industry Spam Code of Practice, created in cooperation with Australia’s Internet Industry Association, mandates that ISP’s tell their users how to deal with spam, provide spam filtering options, and provide a system for handling spam-related complaints.
Under the new code of conduct, ISP’s are responsible for addressing spam problems on their own networks, whether they’re human spammers, virus-infected spam-propagating ‘zombie’ computers, or just poorly configured email servers. The code also suggests best practices for preventing and detecting spam, which includes adhering to email authentication standards, control of automated email account registration, and proper record keeping.
“Australia is again leading the world in the global fight against spam, which will require joint action by industry, regulators and end-users,” said ACMA chairman Chris Chapman in a statement, “This is the first legislative code of practice for internet and email service providers in the world.”
The code will go into effect on July 16, and covers both Australian ISP’s and global email providers like Yahoo and MSN that service Australia. The code is designed to support Australia’s Spam Act 2003 law.
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