Businessman wins e-mail spam case: awarded £270 for spam emails he received

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Businessman wins e-mail spam case: awarded £270 for spam emails he received

12-29-2005, 04:33 PM,

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Businessman wins e-mail spam case: awarded £270 for spam emails he received

Quote:A businessman has won what is believed to be the first victory of its kind by claiming damages from a company which sent him e-mail spam.

Under new European laws, companies can be sued for sending unwanted e-mails.

The Stirlingshire-based firm has agreed to pay £270 compensation to Mr Roberts, who runs an internet business.

full article: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/jersey/4562726.stm

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