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Can you summarize S.C. 2010, c. 23?
Consolidated Acts > 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
Short Summary
This Act aims to promote the efficiency and adaptability of the Canadian economy by regulating activities that discourage the use of electronic means for commercial activities. It applies to various entities, including individuals, partnerships, corporations, organizations, and more. The Act defines commercial activity as any transaction, act, or conduct of a commercial character, excluding certain activities related to law enforcement, public safety, and national defense. The Act prohibits the sending of unsolicited commercial electronic messages without the recipient’s consent, with exceptions for personal or family relationships, inquiries or applications related to a commercial activity, and other specified circumstances. It also prohibits the alteration of transmission data in electronic messages without consent, and the installation of computer programs on another person’s computer system without consent. Violations of the Act may result in administrative monetary penalties.
Whom does it apply to?
Individuals, partnerships, corporations, organizations, associations, trustees, administrators, executors, liquidators of a succession, receivers, or legal representatives
What does it govern?
Regulating certain activities that discourage reliance on electronic means of carrying out commercial activities
What are exemptions?
Law enforcement, public safety, the protection of Canada, the conduct of international affairs, or the defense of Canada
What are the Penalties?
Administrative monetary penalties with a maximum of $1,000,000 for individuals and $10,000,000 for other persons
Jurisdiction
Canada