Microsoft resumes email-based security notifications after suspending it

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Published on July 1, 2014

published on July 1, 2014

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A few days ago, Microsoft sent a notice to users who had subscribed to the security updates which stated that as of July 1, 2014, the company will no longer send security updates, due to changing governmental policies concerning the issuance of automated electronic messaging.

The speculated reason, because of which Microsoft notified its users in the first place, is the new Canadian antispam law. The law states that no organization, including charities and not-for-profit organizations, is exempt from Canada’s anti-spam legislation and regulations. And it carries penalties as high as $10 million for businesses and organizations.

Seems like Microsoft has sorted out the problem and will resume email-based security notifications. The next set of security notifications will be released this Thursday, ahead of the company’s monthly Patch Tuesday.

Radu Tyrsina

Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time). For most of the kids of his age, the Internet was an amazing way to play and communicate with others, but he was deeply impressed by the flow of information and how easily you can find anything on the web. Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they're looking for.