NEWS - Spam Control Bill Revisited now includes Mobile Spams

InforComm Development Authority (IDA) and the Attorney General's Chambers just released a white paper seeking public views on inclusion of Mobile Spams under the proposed Spam Control Bill. The Bill was first made public in 2004 May and has until now been in the shadows from the public. With the second round announcement it appears that the authorities have firmed their resolve to somehow regulate the ever growing problem of unwanted electronic spam being received by the public.

The bill also seeks the extension of the right to bring civil action against spammers by network providers to include parties and individuals that had suffered loss as a result of spam. The condition placed for the excercise of such rights is actual proof of loss. There is also the statutory damages provision where the court may award up to S$25 per spam (maximum up to S$1 million in total).

Public responses are being solicited and submission will be closed on 14th October 2005.

IDA & AGC Seek Second Round Views on Proposed Spam Control Bill for Singapore