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Canadian Anti-Spam Law of 2010: Introduction and Abbreviations

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A quick definition of Canadian Anti-Spam Law of 2010: Introduction and Abbreviations:

The Canadian Anti-Spam Law (CASL) is a law that was passed in Canada in 2010 to regulate certain activities that discourage the use of electronic means of carrying out commercial activities. It aims to reduce unwanted electronic messages, such as spam, and protect Canadians from online threats. CASL requires businesses to obtain consent from individuals before sending them commercial electronic messages, and to provide an easy way for individuals to unsubscribe from such messages. The law also prohibits the installation of computer programs without the user's consent and the collection of personal information through unauthorized access to computer systems.

A more thorough explanation:

The Canadian Anti-Spam Law (CASL) is a law that was passed on December 15, 2010, to regulate certain activities that discourage reliance on electronic means of carrying out commercial activities. It was introduced by the Honorable Tony Clement, Minister of Industry, to promote the efficiency and adaptability of the Canadian economy. The law aims to reduce unwanted electronic messages, such as spam, and protect Canadians from online threats.

The law was initially called "An Act to promote the efficiency and adaptability of the Canadian economy by regulating certain activities that discourage reliance on electronic means of carrying out commercial activities, and to amend the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission Act, the Competition Act, the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act and the Telecommunications Act." It was also known as the "Fighting Internet and Wireless Spam Act" (FISA) and the "Electronic Commerce Protection Act" (ECPA) in previous versions.

The Canadian Department of Justice refers to the law under its long title, alphabetizing it under "E" (for "Efficiency") in its Table of Public Statutes and Responsible Ministers. However, the Canadian government officials and legal practitioners commonly refer to the law as CASL.

Examples of electronic messages that are regulated by CASL include:

  • Emails sent for commercial purposes
  • Text messages sent to promote a product or service
  • Social media messages sent for commercial purposes
  • Software downloads that install malware or spyware without the user's consent

These examples illustrate how CASL aims to protect Canadians from unwanted electronic messages and online threats. The law requires businesses to obtain consent from recipients before sending commercial electronic messages and to provide an easy way for recipients to unsubscribe from future messages. It also prohibits the installation of software without the user's consent.

Canadian Anti-Spam Law of 2010: Electronic Commerce Protection Regulations (CRTC) | Canadian Anti-Spam Law of 2010: Legislative Background

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@madollyy: I focus on bringing your GPA up as much as possible in the last semester because once you graduate you cannot change that. So don't study for the LSAT next semester if you think that would impair your ability to get straight A's. As for LSAT studying, I would recommend LSAT Demon (ik controversial), the Loophole, and Reading Comp Hero.
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JumpySubsequentDolphin
21:11
@texaslawhopefully: oh I’m not sure hahaha im just basing off of my friend who got a tutor bc she was rly struggling and it seemed like it helped her!
Yeah, that's fair! For some people it can help a lot. I'm just saying in general I don't think it is necessary unless you are trying to finetune a very specific area (or get to the high 170s because that is another thing in and of itself) OR are just terrible at the test. I tutor the test and I find that most people can improve just as much through self-study.
JumpySubsequentDolphin
21:13
that makes sense for sure
JumpySubsequentDolphin
21:13
i think for her it was a lack of discipline more than anything else tbh. she could not get herself to meaningfully study on her own
madollyy
22:05
I've finished all my major requirements, so I'm taking pretty much all electives next semester. Keeping one major specific class bc I'm majoring in it for a reason haha. But I'll be pretty free to study and try and improve my GPA. I will try self study first, see where that gets me. If that doesn't work I'll look into tutoring!
the way there probs won't be another wave until after thanksgiving LMFAO
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JumpySubsequentDolphin
22:07
omg i just got a Snapchat memory of my friend losing her mind bc she thought Eminem was black
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22:07
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JumpySubsequentDolphin
22:07
THIRTY MINS AWAY FROM DETROIT
babycat
22:10
most of the stuff a tutor will teach you is stuff you can figure out yourself if you’re sufficiently motivated. if you would benefit from some support and structure tutoring can be helpful
babycat
22:13
thanks for the plug dk you’re a sweetie
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babycat
22:16
texas what made you decide you wanted to go to law school so young? just opportunity cost or something else?
GodsPlanUltimately
22:45
I ust submitted my application on LSAC but why does it say transmitted (still in the active application) and is not in the complete application file?
GodsPlanUltimately
22:45
Freaking out here
babycat
22:46
because you just submitted it. give it like an hour and it’ll go into the complete file
GodsPlanUltimately
22:47
Rationally that's what I thought but irrationally I was like crying throwing up did I mess it up lol
babycat
22:49
Lol you’re all good
GodsPlanUltimately
22:49
I'm assuming then for status checking eventually that the school emails you that information once LSAC finishes processing?
babycat
22:50
Yep
GodsPlanUltimately
22:50
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GodsPlanUltimately
22:50
Just stressing because this is my first and only app.
GodsPlanUltimately
22:53
Does the CAS Report send once the school requests it or do I have to send it ?
babycat
23:02
It sends automatically
babycat
23:02
Why only one app?
GodsPlanUltimately
23:06
I'm in a dual degree program that my undergraduate has where if you meet a gpa and percentile you can have your senior year be your L1 ! Cuts off a year of time and money and the partner was my top pick for law anyways. It all just worked out and since it's ED can't really apply anywhere else because the L1 transfers back to complete my degree. :)
babycat
23:14
oh that’s nice! I guess you have a high degree of certainty about the process then
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