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APR 2007 - Unsolicited Electronic Messages Act

The Unsolicited Electronic Messages Act comes into force on 5 September 2007. The legislation is intended to prohibit unsolicited commercial electronic messages with a New Zealand link from being sent. The new law will initially pose challenges for marketers. Businesses have less than six months to get their house (particularly their electronic marketing lists) in order to comply with the Act.

To read the full article written by Helen Bowie, Partner, Chapman Tripp, please click here