What is CASL?

(Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation)

Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) published on July 1, 2014. Under the legislation, anyone (including teachers, principals, etc.) who sends an emails that encourages participation in a commercial activity must do the following:

1. Receive the consent of the recipient
2. Provide credentials for the sender
3. Provide the option to unsubscribe, so that the recipient can remove themselves from the list

For more information on CASL, visit the Government of Canada’s website: www.fightspam.gc.ca