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Can you summarize SOR /2013-221?
Consolidated Regulations > Electronic Commerce Protection Regulations
Short Summary
The Electronic Commerce Protection Regulations, issued under the Act to promote the efficiency and adaptability of the Canadian economy, regulate certain activities that discourage reliance on electronic means of carrying out commercial activities. The regulations apply to organizations and individuals who send or receive commercial electronic messages. The document provides definitions for family relationship and personal relationship, and outlines exemptions for certain types of messages. It also specifies conditions for the use of consent and lists specified computer programs. Additionally, the regulations define membership for the purposes of the Act and provide information on the coming into force of the regulations. The document includes a schedule listing foreign states for the purpose of determining exemptions. Penalties for non-compliance are not mentioned in the document.
Whom does it apply to?
Organizations, individuals who send or receive commercial electronic messages
What does it govern?
Regulating certain activities that discourage reliance on electronic means of carrying out commercial activities
What are exemptions?
Exemptions include messages sent by employees, representatives, consultants, or franchisees of an organization to other employees, representatives, consultants, or franchisees of the same organization; messages sent in response to a request, inquiry, or complaint; messages sent to satisfy a legal obligation or enforce a right; messages sent and received on an electronic messaging service with required information and unsubscribe mechanism; messages sent to limited-access secure and confidential accounts; messages sent in compliance with the law of a foreign state; messages sent by or on behalf of registered charities or political parties for specific purposes.
What are the Penalties?
Penalties for non-compliance are not mentioned in the document.
Jurisdiction
Canada