Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL)
Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL, S.C. 2010, c. 23) regulates the sending of commercial electronic messages (CEMs), the installation of computer programs, and the unauthorized collection of electronic addresses. Enforced by the CRTC (electronic messages), Competition Bureau (false/misleading representations), and Office of the Privacy Commissioner (personal information collection). One of the strictest anti-spam laws globally.
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Framework Domains (2)
Electronic Messages
Requirements for commercial electronic messages
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CASL-CEM-01 | Consent for Commercial Electronic Messages |
| CASL-CEM-02 | Message Requirements |
| CASL-CEM-03 | Computer Program Installation |
Enforcement and Penalties
CRTC enforcement, private right of action, and penalties
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| BSA-ENF-1 | Anti-Structuring Prohibition |
| BSA-ENF-2 | Civil Money Penalties |
| BSA-ENF-3 | Criminal Penalties |
| CASL-ENF-01 | Administrative Monetary Penalties |
| CASL-ENF-02 | Compliance and Due Diligence |
| CASL-ENF-03 | Address Harvesting |
| ENF-1 | EPA Inspection Authority |
| ENF-2 | Civil Penalties |
| ENF-3 | Enforcement Actions |
| ENF-4 | Technical Assistance |
| RA10175-S10 | Law Enforcement Authority |
| RA10175-S21 | Jurisdiction |
| RA10175-S8 | Penalties |
| RIDTPPA-10 | Deceptive Trade Practice |
| RIDTPPA-11 | Unauthorized Disclosure Penalty |
| RIDTPPA-9 | AG Enforcement |
| UKTSA-ENF-01 | Ofcom Information Powers |
| UKTSA-ENF-02 | Ofcom Inspection Powers |
| UKTSA-ENF-03 | Enforcement Notices |
| UKTSA-ENF-04 | Financial Penalties |
| UKTSA-ENF-05 | Security Breach Notification |
| ZMDPA-ENF-01 | Data Protection Commissioner Powers |
| ZMDPA-ENF-02 | Penalties for Non-Compliance |
| s.11 | Forfeiture of Vehicles, Ships or Aircraft |
| s.5 | Facilitating Building Safety |
| s.7 | Building Advisory Committee |
| s.8 | Slavery and Trafficking Reparation Orders |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL)?
Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) is a compliance framework from Canada with 2 domains and 30 controls. Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL, S.C. 2010, c. 23) regulates the sending of commercial electronic messages (CEMs), the installation of computer programs, and the unauthorized collection of electronic addresses. Enforced by the CRTC (electronic messages), Competition Bureau (false/misleading representations), and Office of the Privacy Commissioner (personal information collection). One of the strictest anti-spam laws globally. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) have?
Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) has 30 controls organised across 2 domains. The largest domains are Enforcement and Penalties (27 controls), Electronic Messages (3 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) map to?
Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) maps to 467 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are FTC GLBA Safeguards Rule (16 CFR Part 314) (17% coverage), Nevada Gaming Control Board Cybersecurity Requirements (17% coverage), Lloyd's Minimum Standards — Cyber Security (17% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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