Spam Bill Adds Self-Policing Component
One of the primary bills in Congress to crack down on spam contains a new provision that would shield bulk e-mailers from penalties if they agree to police themselves. According the revised draft of the bill, bulk mailers could form a self-regulatory group that would voluntarily maintain anti-spam standards - and exempt members from legal penalties. The idea of a self-governing organization has been supported by several of the big Internet e-mail account providers, most particularly Microsoft. Consumer advocates decry the proposal, saying it severely weakens anti-spam efforts.
Self-Policing Added to Spam Bill
The Washington Post, September 18, 2003
