OTTAWA-GATINEAU – The CRTC said Thursday that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) to fight commercial electronic messages (spam) and telemarketing.
The agreement, signed by CRTC chairman and CEO Jean-Pierre Blais and ACMA acting chairman Richard Bean, allows the two agencies to share information and intelligence, where permitted by the laws of each jurisdiction, regarding spam. In addition, both organizations have agreed to facilitate virtual training opportunities and staff exchanges where mutually beneficial.
“Whether you live in Canada or in Australia, unlawful spam and unwanted calls continue to be bothersome”, said the CRTC’s Blais, in a statement. “Coordinating our efforts increases our chances of protecting citizens in both countries from those wishing to wreak havoc by engaging in unlawful activities.”
The MOU is available here.
