Author: Matt Date: To: exim Subject: Re: [exim] How is this done? (A1601 from exim FAQ) legel disclaimers
Doug Block wrote:
> I know this may break MIME if not done correctly but I can't seem to
> find any 4.x example other then to bash disclaimers and show legel
> reason why they don't work.
>
> I have to make every email that is send outside the company have this
> appended to it due to stupid people emailing us info they should not be
> sending over the net unsecured. I know this will not fix the problem
> but Management is hoping that maybe they will read it and since I have
> be ordered to add this to every outgoing email I really don't have much
> of a choice.
>
> Could I have Exim or a filter add this to a email with out breaking file
> attachments if so how.
It will not generally break attachments, but it will break signatures.
Use alterMIME via a transport filter. There are, however, limitations.
> **************************************************************
>
> This communication may contain privileged and/or confidential
> information. It is intended solely for the use of the addressee.
> If you are not the intended recipient, you are strictly prohibited
> from disclosing, copying, distributing or using any of this
> information. If you received this communication in error, please
> contact the sender immediately and destroy the material in its
> entirety, whether electronic or hard copy. This communication may
> contain nonpublic personal information about consumers subject to the
> restrictions of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act. You may not directly or
> indirectly reuse or redisclose such information for any purpose other
> than to provide the services for which you are receiving the
> information.
>
The above section is why disclaimers get 'bashed', as you put it. The
content is completely and utterly useless. If you have mistakenly
addressed an email to the wrong person, they have no obligation whatsoever
to do as you ask.
> There are risks associated with the use of electronic transmission. The
> sender of this information does not control the method of transmittal or
> service providers and assumes no duty or obligation for the security,
> receipt, or third party interception of this transmission.
>
> **************************************************************
The above is possibly the only useful content in your intended
disclaimer. You really ought to ditch the rest, though.
