ESPC

ESPC 2024 Fall Meeting (In-Person)
Join us 29 October in Washington DC for our Fall Meeting. This FREE meeting is open to the public!
ESPC: A strong voice and strong leadership
The ESPC provides members with a strong voice in the public policy debate, including on important privacy issues affecting our members; action-based group discussions on key issues such as deliverability, dealing with block lists and receiver relations, and compliance issues, such as making sure you are meeting the obligations of Canada's new CASL legislation; opportunities to engage with the top thinkers and thought leaders in our industry; and an open forum for asking questions and accessing vital information about the issues that affect you and your business the most.
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If your company relies heavily on email and other electronic messaging for marketing, join our roster of committed companies and gain the voice and leadership your company deserves.

Fighting Spam, Educating Members on Best Practices, Law, and industry Developments to Fight Spam and Protect Email and a Viable and Essential Communications Tool

Formed in November 2002, the ESPC's membership is comprised of many of the largest and most innovative technology providers in the email industry, including Email Service Providers (ESPs), Mail Transfer Agents, application and solution developers, and deliverability solutions providers.

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Recent Happenings

EU Data Protection Authorities demand Privacy Shield clarifications

European Data Protection Authorities demanded clarifications on key elements of the proposed EU-US Privacy Shield program. The DPAs voiced numerous serious concerns over various provisions, asserting that they were either too general or informal.

Link to article (subscription required): https://www.politicopro.com/tech/whiteboard/2016/04/eu-data-protection-authorities-demand-privacy-shield-clarification-070308

President announces Commission on national cybersecurity

The President announced the members of his Commission on Enhancing National Cybersecurity. This commission is a central element of the Cybersecurity National Action Plan announced in February.

Link to the announcement: https://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2016/04/13/announcing-presidents-commission-enhancing-national-cybersecurity

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FTC's Rich provides insight on notice, choice, and persistent identifiers used in online advertising

Jessica Rich, Director of the FTC's Bureau of Consumer Protection, addressed industry at the Network Advertising Initiative's recent Summit and shared her thoughts on the topics of notice, choice, and the use of persistent identifiers in online advertising.

Link to her blog summary: https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/blogs/business-blog/2016/04/keeping-online-advertising-industry

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W3C DNT compliance proposal moves to next phase

The W3C issued a "Candidate Recommendation" document on a proposed set of compliance practices for DNT on April 26. The group seeks implementation and feedback on the proposed standard from its developer community.

Link to article (subscription required): http://news.bna.com/epln/EPLNWB/split_display.adp?fedfid=88377213&vname=eiplnotallissues&jd=a0j3g3m3u4&split=0

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ESPC 2024 Fall Meeting (In-Person)

ESPC: A strong voice and strong leadership

Join the ESPC Today!

Recent Happenings

EU Data Protection Authorities demand Privacy Shield clarifications

President announces Commission on national cybersecurity

FTC's Rich provides insight on notice, choice, and persistent identifiers used in online advertising

W3C DNT compliance proposal moves to next phase

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