What are the laws for sending unsolicited marketing email with email addresses I found on websites?

June 12, 2009 // Posted in Law & Ethics  


I would be using Outlook, not a giant bulk mailing system, do I have to have an opt out link? Is it legal to send these emails in the first place? My service is aimed at a certain business sector and is a no cost program…
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Comments (1)

  • rann_georgia says:

    There’s been some big fines levied against spam kings. I wouldn’t dare try to advise you other than to contact a lawyer.

    A lot of people get unwanted emails and sort through them rather quickly, so, your email, not being from a known source, could be just deleted without having been read. Also, filters may block your emails from even getting to the intended targets.

    Seek out a lawyer who has knowledge in this area.

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