The Fax Paradox: When Modern Law Meets the Humble Machine

In the digital age, where instant messaging and emails reign supreme, it’s amusing to think that a legal battle can still revolve around the humble fax machine. But that’s precisely what happened in the curious case of Smith v. First Hospital Laboratories. Imagine this: A man receives unsolicited faxes, decides to sue under the TCPA,…

Post on reddit /r/sysadmin: Fax – Why?

Post on reddit /r/sysadmin: Fax – Why?

Interesting responses to the “Fax – Why” question by multiple contributors on reddit: User HeadacheCentral says: The legal profession has a massive reluctance to move away from printed documents. HeadacheCentral User Giblet15 says: Fax is considered an acceptable medium to transmit information covered by HIPAA, email is not. Giblet15 User Serpentine-uk says: fax machines are…