Fighting Spam, Educating Members on Best Practices, Law, and industry Developments to Fight Spam and Protect Email and a Viable and Essential Communications Tool

Formed in November 2002, the ESPC's membership is comprised of many of the largest and most innovative technology providers in the email industry, including Email Service Providers (ESPs), Mail Transfer Agents, application and solution developers, and deliverability solutions providers. 

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Recent Happenings

Time, Mansueto Ventures sued for alleged data-selling practices (Part 1)

Two suites brought in Michigan for alleged violations of state privacy regulations. 

Copies of the suits attached to separate posts.

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FCC broadband privacy rules set ISPs apart on liability

The FCC released a proposed set of privacy and data security rules for ISPs that go well beyond requirements found in other industries, exposing them to increased regulatory and legal exposure.

Article attached.

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New Congressional Research Service report on cybersecurity

Tables I and V are most relevant to ESPC members.

Report attached.

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CBL blacklist uptick

Kelihos botnet has ramped up to "near meltdown flood levels," and blacklist teams have been working hard to keep things running. It is possible that something broke or fell over under the load, causing widespread false positives of blacklisted IPs. Some ESPs are seeing CBL blacklistings.

Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kelihos_botnet

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