The CAN - SPAM Act is a law that sets the rules for commercial email , establishes requirements for commercial messages , gives recipients the right to have emails stopped from being sent to them .
The CAN - SPAM Act spells out tough penalties for violations .
The CAN - SPAM Act is a law that sets the rules for commercial email , establishes requirements for commercial messages , gives recipients the right to have emails stopped from being sent to them , and spells out tough penalties for violations .