10/25: Microsoft Awarded $7 Million in Spam Case
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From Guardian Limited:
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But many will have shared his satisfaction yesterday after the computer giant claimed a victory in the fight against unsolicited emails when a man dubbed the "Spam King" agreed to pay the company $7m (£3.9m). ...
As part of the settlement of the latest action, Mr Richter denied the allegations but agreed to comply with federal and state laws. He also pledged not to send spam to anyone who has not confirmed a willingness to receive it, and agreed to let authorities monitor his business for three years. Microsoft is donating $1m of the settlement to a New York programme to provide computer equipment to community centres, and will spend $5m more on anti-spam efforts.
As part of the settlement of the latest action, Mr Richter denied the allegations but agreed to comply with federal and state laws. He also pledged not to send spam to anyone who has not confirmed a willingness to receive it, and agreed to let authorities monitor his business for three years. Microsoft is donating $1m of the settlement to a New York programme to provide computer equipment to community centres, and will spend $5m more on anti-spam efforts.
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