A Framework of Purpose and Consent for Data Security and Consumer Privacy
international email privacy and consent guide 2016 tv v3
Transcript of international email privacy and consent guide 2016 tv v3
CANADA
Express opt-in consent required
Opt-in time limit
Opt-out notice required
Time to limit process opt-out
Physical address required
No
Forever until withdrawn
Yes
10 business days
Yes, corporate postal address
UNITED STATES
Express opt-in consent required
Opt-in time limit
Opt-out notice required
Time to limit process opt-out
Physical address required
Yes
Forever until withdrawn
Yes
10 business days
Yes
BELGIUM
Express opt-in consent required
Opt-in time limit
Opt-out notice required
Time to limit process opt-out
Physical address required
Yes
Forever until withdrawn
Yes
Within reasonable time
Yes
CZECH REPUBLIC
Express opt-in consent required
Opt-in time limit
Opt-out notice required
Time to limit process opt-out
Physical address required
Yes, other than current customers
Forever until withdrawn
Yes
Immediately
No, but valid email address required
DENMARK
Express opt-in consent required
Opt-in time limit
Opt-out notice required
Time to limit process opt-out
Physical address required
Yes
Forever until withdrawn
Yes
No time limit
No
FRANCE
Express opt-in consent required
Opt-in time limit
Opt-out notice required
Time to limit process opt-out
Physical address required
Yes
Forever until withdrawn
Yes
Within reasonable time
No
GERMANY
Express opt-in consent required
Opt-in time limit
Opt-out notice required
Time to limit process opt-out
Physical address required
Yes
Forever until withdrawn
Yes
2 weeks
No
HUNGARY
Express opt-in consent required
Opt-in time limit
Opt-out notice required
Time to limit process opt-out
Physical address required
Yes
Not specified
Yes
Immediately
No
IRELAND
Express opt-in consent required
Opt-in time limit
Opt-out notice required
Time to limit process opt-out
Physical address required
Yes
Forever until withdrawn
Yes
No specified
Yes and sender identity request
ITALY
Express opt-in consent required
Opt-in time limit
Opt-out notice required
Time to limit process opt-out
Physical address required
Yes
Forever until withdrawn
Yes
Within reasonable time
No, but contact data required
NETHERLANDS
Express opt-in consent required
Opt-in time limit
Opt-out notice required
Time to limit process opt-out
Physical address required
Yes
Forever until withdrawn
Yes
1 month
Yes
NORWAY
Express opt-in consent required
Opt-in time limit
Opt-out notice required
Time to limit process opt-out
Physical address required
Yes, other than current customers
Forever until withdrawn
Yes
No time limit
No
POLAND
Express opt-in consent required
Opt-in time limit
Opt-out notice required
Time to limit process opt-out
Physical address required
Yes
Forever withdrawn
Yes
As soon as possible
Yes
SWEDEN
Express opt-in consent required
Opt-in time limit
Opt-out notice required
Time to limit process opt-out
Physical address required
Opt-in required for B2C email
Forever until withdrawn
Yes
As soon as possible
No, but sender identity required
SWITZERLAND
Express opt-in consent required
Opt-in time limit
Opt-out notice required
Time to limit process opt-out
Physical address required
Yes
Forever until withdrawn
Yes
Not specified
No, but sender identity required
UNITED KINGDOM
Express opt-in consent required
Opt-in time limit
Opt-out notice required
Time to limit process opt-out
Physical address required
Yes
Forever until withdrawn, unless specified in the opt-in notice
Yes
Not specified
No, but sender identity required
CHINA
Express opt-in consent required
Opt-in time limit
Opt-out notice required
Time to limit process opt-out
Physical address required
Yes
Forever until withdrawn
Yes
Not specified
No
HONG KONG
Express opt-in consent required
Opt-in time limit
Opt-out notice required
Time to limit process opt-out
Physical address required
No
N/A
Yes
10 business days
Yes, sender’s corporate address, name, phone number and email address required
ISRAEL
Express opt-in consent required
Opt-in time limit
Opt-out notice required
Time to limit process opt-out
Physical address required
Yes, unless the recipient gives their contact during the purchase; choose not to opt out; or made a purchase similar to what the email concerns
Forever until withdrawn
Yes
Not specified
Yes, sender’s corporate address and contact details required
JAPAN
Express opt-in consent required
Opt-in time limit
Opt-out notice required
Time to limit process opt-out
Physical address required
No, but if consent isn’t obtained, the sender must follow certain regulations
N/A
Yes, in emails sent without permission or a business relationship between sender and recipient
Immediately
No
SINGAPORE
Express opt-in consent required
Opt-in time limit
Opt-out notice required
Time to limit process opt-out
Physical address required
No
N/A
Yes, if message is unsolicited, bulk, commercial, and electronic
Not specified
No, but sender identity required
ARGENTINA
Express opt-in consent required
Opt-in time limit
Opt-out notice required
Time to limit process opt-out
Physical address required
No
N/A
Yes
5 business days
Yes
SOUTH AFRICA
Express opt-in consent required
Opt-in time limit
Opt-out notice required
Time to limit process opt-out
Physical address required
No
N/A
Yes
Not specified
Not specified
AUSTRALIA
Express opt-in consent required
Opt-in time limit
Opt-out notice required
Time to limit process opt-out
Physical address required
Yes, other than current customers
Forever until withdrawn
Yes
5 business days
No, but contact data required
POLAND
Express opt-in consent required
Opt-in time limit
Opt-out notice required
Time to limit process opt-out
Physical address required
Yes
Forever withdrawn
Yes
5 business days
No, but contact data required
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International Email Privacy and Consent Guide