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Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) Guidance
In 2014, the federal government passed the Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL), which is designed to prohibit the sending of unsolicited commercial electronic messages. CASL also prohibits:
- Installing computer programs without consent (eg., spyware, viruses);
- Altering transmission data;
- Providing false or misleading information in a message; and
- Harvesting addresses.
Given CASL’s wide intended application and significant administrative penalties, it has caused organizations, including the University of Alberta, to consider the nature and type of messages it provides to its various stakeholders.
The following resources are intended to provide additional background on CASL and its impact on the University of Alberta. The information is also intended to assist individuals and units through the steps required to ensure the university remains compliant with any obligations it may have under CASL.
Please note that the resources offered below provide a general outline of complex requirements and regulations and is not intended to be a substitute for legal advice.
If you have any specific questions about CASL and its impact after reviewing these resources, please contact the Office of General Counsel via gcounsel@ualberta.ca.
The resources may also be updated from time to time, so users should check back for the most recent versions.
Internal Resources:
- CASL FAQs
- Model Language for Commercial Electronic Messages
- CASL Application at UAlberta (CCID Protected)
External Resources: