Cold Email & Outreach

Cold Email Compliance Guide: CAN-SPAM, GDPR, and Indian DPDP Regulations

Team Olonyn
Team Olonyn
Product & Growth Engineering at Olonyn
October 10, 2026 9 min read
TL;DR / Quick Summary

To comply with global email laws: (1) clearly identify who you are, (2) include a valid physical postal address, (3) include an instant opt-out mechanism, and (4) only contact relevant commercial professionals.

US CAN-SPAM Act 7 Mandatory Criteria

No deceptive headers, no deceptive subject lines, identify message as commercial, provide physical postal address, provide clear opt-out, honor opt-outs within 10 business days, monitor third-party senders.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is cold emailing individuals allowed under GDPR?
Under GDPR, B2B emailing is permitted under Legitimate Interest if the email is strictly targeted to their corporate role.
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