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Connecticut
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A quick definition of Connecticut:
Connecticut has laws that prohibit sending unwanted emails to people who live there, unless the emails are marked as advertisements and the person can choose to stop getting them. There are also rules about telemarketing and sending unsolicited faxes or texts. It is against the law to send child pornography through email or other electronic means. Connecticut also has a law that makes certain spam-related activities illegal.
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Definition: Connecticut has several laws that regulate different forms of electronic communication and commerce. These laws include:
In 2003, Connecticut passed a law that prohibits sending unsolicited commercial emails to Connecticut residents, unless the emails are marked as advertisements and the recipient is given the opportunity to opt out of further emails. This law is codified at Connecticut General Statutes, Title 52, Chapter 925 (§ 52-570c). Violators may face legal action.
Connecticut General Statutes Title 42, Chapter 743M (§§ 42-284 to 42-288A) regulate telemarketing practices. The creation and maintenance of a "no sales solicitation calls" listing is provided for in § 42-288A.
Connecticut General Statutes Title 52, Chapter 925 (§ 570c(a)) prohibits using fax machines to send unsolicited advertising materials.
Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act, codified at Connecticut General Statutes Title 42, Chapter 735A (§ 42-110b).
Connecticut's child pornography statutes define a pornographic "visual depiction" to include electronic data, and thus make it a crime to email child pornography. In 2010, Connecticut enacted a statute prescribing lesser penalties for "sexting" by minors of images that otherwise would be treated as child pornography under Connecticut's child pornography statutes. See Connecticut General Statutes Title 53a, Chapter 952, Part XX (§§ 53a-193, 53a-196d, 53a-196e, 53a-196f, 53a-196g, 53a-196h).
Connecticut's Computer Crimes Statute, codified at Connecticut General Statutes Title 53, Chapter 949G (§§ 53-451 - 53-454) criminalizes some spam-related activity. See particularly § 53-451(a)(14), § 53-451(b)(7), and § 53-454.
Example: If a company sends unsolicited emails to Connecticut residents without providing an opt-out option, they may be violating Connecticut's commercial email and spam law. The recipient can take legal action against the company.
Explanation: This example illustrates how the commercial email and spam law works in Connecticut. It shows that companies must follow certain rules when sending emails to Connecticut residents, or they may face legal consequences.