The Study on the Trend and Enforceability of Regulations Governing Unsolicited Commercial Emails

• Main Authors: Yang, Min-ling, 楊敏玲
• Other Authors: Wang, Min-Chuan
• Format: Others
• Language: en_US
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/08434675064871998497

碩士 === 國立交通大學 === 管理學院碩士在職專班科技法律組 === 97 === This Article is divided into three parts. Part one is an introduction of spam, explaining the problems caused by spam, who profits from spam, and how spammers collect email addresses. Moreover, it contains some cases to analyze the conflicts between freedom of speech and privacy. Part two quickly sketches the three-part responses to spam by Internet Service Providers (“ISPs”) and businesses: self-regulation, technological innovation, and legislation. Additionally, developments in recent litigations will also be included. Part three will introduce EU’s attitude towards spam and its opt-in rule. Furthermore, I will address the consequences of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (“OECD”) on spam. Part three will discuss and analyze whether it is necessary to enact an exclusive law on spam in Taiwan.