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In force2020 Revised Edition

Part 1 · Preliminary

6. Meaning of “sending in bulk”

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(1)

For the purposes of this Act, electronic messages are deemed to be sent in bulk if a person sends, causes to be sent or authorises the sending of —

(a)

more than 100 electronic messages containing the same or similar subject matter during a 24‑hour period;

(b)

more than 1,000 electronic messages containing the same or similar subject matter during a 30‑day period; or

(c)

more than 10,000 electronic messages containing the same or similar subject matter during a one‑year period.

(2)

The Minister may, by order in the Gazette, vary the number of electronic messages specified in subsection (1)(a), (b) or (c).

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