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ITU Countering Spam Activities
The acknowledgement that spam is a problem with global implications has given rise to many activities in the fight against this menace. ITU is carrying out a number of activities on countering spam, to foster international cooperation, harmonized policy and technical frameworks, to promote the exchange of information and best practices, and to support developing countries in the field of spam.
- ITU-D ICT Applications and Cybersecurity Division
- ITU-D Regulatory Reform Unit Spam References
- ITU-T Study Group 17
- ITU Cybersecurity Gateway
- Overview of ITU Cybersecurity Activities
Additional countering spam information resources are available on the following ITU webpages:
- Spam and International Cooperation
- Consumer Protection and Awareness
- Industry Self-Regulation and Technology Measures for Countering Spam
Initiatives in ITU Member States for Countering Spam
A multi-faceted approach to counter spam needs to be adopted. This includes: consumer and business education; appropriate legislation; law enforcement authorities and tools; the continued development of technical and self-regulatory measures; best practices and international cooperation. Run a spam query in the ITU Cybersecurity Gateway database to find out which organizations are involved in countering spam activities worldwide.
ITU Survey on Anti-Spam Legislation Worldwide
The purpose of the survey is to gather information regarding spam and related legislation worldwide, including identifying the authorities responsible for anti-spam measures in each country. Submit updated spam information for your country.
Contact Details
Contact ITU.
Postal Address:
cybmail @ ITU International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
Place des Nations
1211 Geneva 20
Switzerland
Telephone: +41 22 730 5111
Fax:+41 22 730 64 53
E-mail: cybmail (at) itu.int
