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Anti-Spam Forum - How to Regulate?

The Commerce Industry & Technology Bureau recently issued an important consultation document calling for public comment on what anti-spam legislation in Hong Kong should look like. The principal objective of this important event is to raise awareness within the IT sector and the general public on (1) why the government has suggested the approach outlined in the consultation paper, (2) how other governments have addressed the issue, and how successful their laws have been in facilitating effective enforcement action, and (3) how anti-spam legislation may impact the broader community of computer users in Hong Kong.

Event Details

Date	:	24 March 2006
Time	:	9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Venue	:	Microsoft Conference Center (23/F, Three Pacific Place, One Queen's Road East, Wan Chai, HK)
Audience	:	ISPs, government officials, web-hosting companies and other IT professionals, marketing professionals, the media, the general public
Capacity	:	About 225 people
Fee	:	Free
Language:	:	English
Registration	:	Advance registration is required
Closing date	:	20 March 2006
Enquiry	:	Miss Wong (Tel: 25093237 or seminar@sinchungkai.org.hk)

Rundown:
The program will include a series of brief presentations reflecting the diverse viewpoints of leading experts representing different sectors -- including government, industry and the general public -- as well as a highly interactive discussion session that will engage members of the audience who wish to express their views on this important subject.

Time	Programme
9:00 a.m	Sign-in
9:30 a.m	Opening remarks and review of program
9:40 a.m	Brief presentations by key stakeholders Framework proposed for Hong Kong - an overview Mrs Marion Lai - Deputy Secretary for Commerce, Industry & Technology (Communications and Technology), HKSAR Government
	Community feedback thus far and the legislative process Hon. Sin Chung Kai - Legislative Councillor (IT)
	Enforcement - Where have anti-spam laws worked and why? Ms Winnie Yeung - Microsoft Mr Alvin Lee - TimeWarner
	Implications of regulations for ISPs Mr Lento Yip - Hong Kong ISP Association
	How will a spam law affect the public - a consumer perspective Mrs Pamela Chan - Chief Executive, Consumer Council
	Compliance issues - views from a digital marketer Mr David Ketchum - Chairman, Asia Digital Marketing Association
11:00 a.m	Tea/coffee break
11:30 a.m	Roundtable discussion (with audience participation) In this segment, all of the speakers listed above will take part in a facilitated roundtable discussion. Active participation by members of the larger audience will be solicited and is encouraged.
12:25 a.m	Concluding remarks

Co-organizers

Asia Digital Marketing Association
Hong Kong Anti-Spam Coalition - an association whose founding members include the Hong Kong ISP Association, Microsoft, TimeWarner, the Asia Digital Marketing Association, Global Orient, and MailProve
Hong Kong Internet Service Providers Association
Office of Mr Sin Chung Kai - Legislative Councillor (IT)

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