New Federal Anti-Spam Law is Not Enough

Abstract

A new federal anti-spam law took effect in the United States on January
1, 2004. It will do very little to decrease the volume of spam, especially in the
near future. Many states now have less protection against spammers than
they had before the new law took effect. This article reviews the existing
problems with spam, examines the new federal law, discusses why state
laws have become less important, and explores some options for the future.