Introduction to CAUBE.AU

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Introduction to CAUBE.AU

• An overview of the purposes and activities of
  CAUBE.AU and its affilliated organisations.

Troy Rollo Chairman of CAUBE.AU
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Part of a Global Group
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Time Line

• CAUCE (USA) - May 1997
• EuroCAUCE (Europe) - February 1999
• CAUBE.AU (Australia) - February 1999
• CAUCE India - January 2002
• CAUCE Canada - February 2002
• AP CAUCE 2002
• iCAUCE 2002

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Reasons for CAUCE Organisations

• Technical solutions alone incapable of stopping
  spam spam is a social problem.
• Enforcement by ISPs has limited impact.
• Enforcement by black lists is also limited.
• Consumer boycotts are ineffective against
  spammers.

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Activities of CAUCE Groups - Overview

• Lobbying legislators and government
• Affecting public opinion
• Maintaining a media presence
• Liasing with industry groups
• Developing existing legal theory
• Coordinating some community action

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The Goal

• An international standard requiring Opt-In for
  spam
• A reality in Europe by 31st October 2003
• In Australia soon
• In Korea by late 2003