Congress Questions Pending Spyware Bill

SpinnerSpinner Birmingham, UK
edited May 2005 in Science & Tech
Even as they move rapidly toward taking action against malicious software programs in the next few weeks, US federal lawmakers recognize that any move they make will likely have a limited effect on the huge problem of spyware.
Fearing that a pending anti-spyware bill, the Spyblock Act, could inadvertently hamper legitimate downloadable products, software makers are busy lobbying for legislation that would pre-empt myriad state initiatives under way.

Earlier this month, Microsoft Corp. Chairman and Chief Software Architect Bill Gates was on Capitol Hill talking to lawmakers about a market-driven approach to battling spyware—an approach that has won a number of adherents in Congress.
Source: Eweek

Comments

  • SpywareShooterSpywareShooter 127.0.0.1
    edited May 2005
    A little bit is better than nothing. I hope they enforce this new law once it gets passed. Maybe they can put a stop to HSA's 86 new infecting domains a week ;).
  • KwitkoKwitko Sheriff of Banning (Retired) By the thing near the stuff Icrontian
    edited May 2005
    The problem is that lawmakers don't understand technology. They make these silly blanket laws that are either incredibly easy to circumvent (CAN-SPAM), or downright oppressive (DMCA).
  • ShortyShorty Manchester, UK Icrontian
    edited May 2005
    Kwitko wrote:
    The problem is that lawmakers don't understand technology. They make these silly blanket laws that are either incredibly easy to circumvent (CAN-SPAM), or downright oppressive (DMCA).
    This is a problem with all "digital" laws. It's not being created by technologists who understand the technology! :rolleyes:
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