Re: [nznog] Opt in / opt out requirements for mailing lists

On 06/09/07, Jim Cheetham wrote:

On 06/09/07, Steven Heath wrote:

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The operator needs explicit method of knowing that the person has agreed to join a list or be sent ad hoc messages. Double op in for a list or a signature on a form type thing is ideal.

I went to the DIA presentations, so although I'm not a lawyer I have listened carefully.

The new NZ legislation does not need explicit consent - it will operate with implicit consent. It also only triggers for "commercial" emails, which this list is not :-)

Sorry I should have said that 'good business approach' is explicit and then you don't have to worry about commercial or not. It was pointed out on another list that having a URL listed in your email sig could deem a message to be commercial if that site relates to the content of the message. I am not a lawyer either and nor do I play one on TV. -- Steven Heath Director Foxbane Consulting DDI: +64 4 978-7306 Cell: +64 21 706-067