Poster
06-18-2004, 09:27 AM
A U.S. House Subcommittee has approved a bill which would regulate “spyware” by making it mandatory to notify consumers before installing some programs on their computer. Lawmakers are experiencing increasing pressure from their constituents due to the increase in spyware, adware, and malware. The bill is named the Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass Act, and will now be heard by the full House Energy and Commerce Committee.
Although the bill is receiving praise from frustrated computer users, “big companies are fearful that any legislation passed might inadvertently affect the operation of legitimate software, and are advocating against state-level laws.”
For more information see: http://news.com.com/House+panel+passes+spyware+bill/2100-1028_3-5238383.html
Although the bill is receiving praise from frustrated computer users, “big companies are fearful that any legislation passed might inadvertently affect the operation of legitimate software, and are advocating against state-level laws.”
For more information see: http://news.com.com/House+panel+passes+spyware+bill/2100-1028_3-5238383.html