Re: protecting email addresses on a web site

Ashley Sheridan wrote: >> > Unfortunately, you can't get away with just a contact form these >> > days if you're a business, as it's a legal requirement in some >> > countries to have a contact details available, and not just a >> > contact form. >> >> Do you have specifics? I've never heard of such a requirement. >> >> Notwithstanding Ash's assertion, I would suggest a contact form. The >> email address is effectively hidden, and you can apply CAPTCHA to the >> form to cut down on bot spam. It also introduces some discipline on >> the user, and potentially allows you to categorize inquiries (making >> it easier to pass them on to the proper person). You can also have a >> pick list on the form which details which person you'd like the form >> to be sent to. >> >> In general, on contact forms or "about us" pages, I include some >> physical address and possibly a phone number. This might satisfy >> Ash's requirement for "contact details". >> >> Paul >> > > > It's not my requirement, it's been a legal requirement in the UK for 3 > years now. It's a pretty common EU requirement for anything business related. -- Per Jessen, Zürich (16.0°C)