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McCarthy Tétrault Webinar:Bill C-27, the
Electronic Commerce Protection Act 
Charles S. MorganLorne P. SalzmanBarry B. SookmanMay 25, 2009
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Introduction
 
Bill C-27 Highlights and Introduction
Bill C-27 is intended to:•Deter unsolicited commercial electronic mail by prohibiting the sending of commercial electronic messages without consent (Spam).•Protect the integrity of transmission data and prohibit unwantedinstallation of computer programs (Spyware).•Prohibit false and misleading commercial representations online.•Prohibit the collection of personal information through access to computersystems without consent.•Provide for a private right of action for breaches.•Allow the imposition of administrative monetary penalties on violators•Amends:
Telecommunications Act, Competition Act, PIPEDA.
•The Bill provides for regulations that could modify the impacts of theECPA. The regulations will probably be ready in September.•Bill C-27 will have significant and serious consequences.
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