New Zealand's anti-spam legislation kicks in – exclusive report

September 5, 2007 

Freelance journalist, Gabriel Pollard, spoke to Joe Stewart and David Farrar about the new anti-spam legislation in New Zealand that comes into effect today. Joe Stewart is the Unit Manager of the Department of Internal Affairs new Anti-Spam Compliance Unit, and David Farrar is Chair of InternetNZ’s Public Policy Committee, who also had significant input into the final bill. 
Keith Norris, CEO of the New Zealand Marketing Association, didn't respond to multiple requests for an interview. 
The anti-spam legislation, or the Unsolicited Electronic Messages Act 2007, promotes spam education and awareness and will enable international agencies to work together to share information and will enable cross-border pursuit of serious law breakers. And it doesn't just cover e-mail spam, but all electronic messaging such as SMS/text messaging, etc.
New Zealand 's anti - spam legislation kicks in – exclusive report September 5 , 2007 Freelance journalist , Gabriel Pollard , spoke to Joe Stewart and David Farrar about the new anti - spam legislation in New Zealand that comes into effect today . Joe Stewart is the Unit Manager of the Department of Internal Affairs new Anti - Spam Compliance Unit , and David Farrar is Chair of InternetNZ ’s Public Policy Committee , who also had significant input into the final bill . Keith Norris , CEO of the New Zealand Marketing Association , did n't respond to multiple requests for an interview . The anti - spam legislation , or the Unsolicited Electronic Messages Act 2007 , promotes spam education and awareness and will enable international agencies to work together to share information and will enable cross - border pursuit of serious law breakers . And it does n't just cover e - mail spam , but all electronic messaging such as SMS / text messaging , etc .
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