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Spy Block bill would outlaw hidden spyware

By William Jackson
GCN Staff
March 11, 2004

Free software downloaded over the Internet can contain all kinds of unexpected—and unwanted—surprises, including spyware to track your online browsing and deliver pop-up ads.

A bill introduced in the Senate would outlaw these surprises, making it a crime to install software on a computer without the user’s knowledge and permission.

The Spy Block Act would require conspicuous notice and affirmative consent from the user before installation, mandate that the software be easily uninstalled, and prohibit the use of red herrings to trick users into giving consent. Full Coverage:  GCN
Posted on Thursday, 11 March 2004 @ 00:00:00 EST by cj
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