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H.R.964: To protect consumers from price-gouging of gasoline and ...

2011-03-08T19:00:00Z

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MediaPost Publications - 10 Things You Need To Know About ...

2008-12-11T19:00:00Z

Two separate measures are being considered in Congress to curb spyware: the I-SPY Act (H.R. 1525) and the SPY Act (H.R. 964), both of which passed in the House this spring. The Interactive Advertising Bureau supports I-SPY, ...

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Big Brother is listening (and grabbing): Sonyâ€™s new PS3 ToS

2008-11-06T19:00:00Z

They did learn, what happened, was that sony lobbied for an amendment to be put in the spy act (H.R. 964) that granted them immunity from prosecution! weblog.infoworld.com/gripeline/archives/200 â€¦ Yassah Says: ...

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Some Follow-Up

2008-10-31T20:00:00Z

Edolphus Towns (D-NY) introduced HR 964, the Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass Act, on February 8, 2007. The bill would make it illegal for anyone other than the owner or authorized user of a computer to collect ...

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new spyware act, hr 964-what the critics are saying

2008-10-11T20:00:00Z

hr 964 would make it unlawful for any person who is not an authorized user or owner of a protected computer to engage in unfair or deceptive practices in connection with specified conduct, including: 1. taking unsolicited control of the ...

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MediaPost Publications - 10 Things You Need To Know About ...

2008-10-02T20:00:00Z

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2008-10-02T20:00:00Z

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Washington AG files spyware lawsuits

2008-09-29T20:00:00Z

The last bill, H.R. 964, failed to make it out of a Senate committee after passing the House. The Federal Trade Commission has also sued a number of spyware and spam marketers. The complaint filed against McCreary levels five causes of ...

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Scoop: Google Responds To Rep. Joe Bartonâ€™s 24 Privacy Questions

2008-09-29T20:00:00Z

H.R. 964 also demands that a user be able to easily remove or disable the information collection program. Please explain whether Googleâ€™s applications are subject to H.R. 964â€™s consent requirements. If the answer is no, please explain ...

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new spyware bill targets botnets, increases funding for cyber security

2008-09-23T20:00:00Z

this new cyber security enhancement act and the recent hr 964 spyware act (on its way to the us house of representatives) show the federal governments increasing awareness and concern about virus, spyware, and internet privacy issues. ...

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New spyware legislation a mixed bag

2008-09-22T20:00:00Z

Dubbed the "Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass Act" (the SPY ACT Act), HR 964 would limit all sorts of spyware, but it also contains several important exceptions that lead the EFF to say that "the bill would actually make ...

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New spyware legislation a mixed bag

2008-09-22T20:00:00Z

New spyware legislation a mixed bag

2008-09-22T20:00:00Z

New spyware legislation a mixed bag

2008-09-22T20:00:00Z

New spyware legislation a mixed bag

2008-09-22T20:00:00Z

New Spyware Bill Targets Botnets, Increases Funding for Cyber Security

2008-09-17T20:00:00Z

This new Cyber Security Enhancement Act and the recent HR 964 Spyware Act (on its way to the US House of Representatives) show the Federal Governments increasing awareness and concern about virus, spyware, and Internet privacy issues. ...

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Setting Up A Defensive Perimeter - PC Magazine

2008-08-17T20:00:00Z

The Spy Act (HR 964) would Source: www.internetnews.com. Most Visited - Nolanchart.com Our terms of use are very simple. No one may use this site for any of the following prohibited purposes: Ad Hominems : No one may issue a personal ...

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MedicineNet Privacy Policy - MedicineNet.com

2008-08-17T20:00:00Z

... There were more than a few references to the third time being a charm today as a House panel rolled out anti-spyware legislation that the US House has twice passed only to be twice rejected by the Senate. The Spy Act (HR 964) would ...

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Streamlining Tech Support And Rooting Out â€˜Evilâ€™ - InternetNews.com

2008-08-17T20:00:00Z

The Spy Act (HR 964) would Source: www.internetnews.com. A Look Back Beanie Sigel vs. Jadakiss - NobodySmiling As Jadakiss and Beanie Sigel trade verses over the dragging synths and soft bells of DJ Khaledâ€™s â€œProblem,â€* their flows ...

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Hands-on, Blog Post - CNET News

2008-08-16T20:00:00Z

MediaPost Publications - H.R. 964, the Securely-Protect-Yourself ...

2008-08-12T20:00:00Z

HR 964, the Securely-Protect-Yourself-Against-Cyber-Trespass Act - 03/15/2007.

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House Republican targets Google on privacy grounds | Politics and ...

2008-05-19T20:00:00Z

The SPY ACT, H.R. 964, sponsored by Representatives Mary Bono and Adolphus Towns, mandates an opt-in privacy regime by prohibiting the collection of personal information from a computer without a user's notice and consent prior to the ...

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Ave Maria Law Â« Copywrite

2008-04-01T20:00:00Z

... AMSL and transfer its assets to a new law school to be located on the campus of Ave Maria University, in southwest Florida. Filed under: Legal Academics, Unrelated. Â« Spy Act of 2007 introduced - H.R.964 YouTube/Google Lawyer Up Â» ...

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IAB to Congress: SPY Act Hinders E-Commerce, Info Flow - MarketingVOX

2008-03-13T20:00:00Z

It was among several organizations testifying at the U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection legislative hearing on H.R. 964, the Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass Act (SPY ...

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The Spy Act approved, third time lucky? â€” certifiedbug.com

2008-03-07T19:00:00Z

Washington, D.C. - Today, the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection approved H.R. 964, the â€œSecurely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass Actâ€*, by voice vote in its first bill markup of the 110th Congress. ...

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GoogleClick Inquiry: Did Microsoft Get To Rep. Barton?

2008-02-12T19:00:00Z

H.R. 964 also demands that a user be able to easily remove or disable the information collection program. Please explain whether Google's applications are subject to H.R. 964's consent requirements. If the answer is no, please explain ...

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USA : INTERNET

2008-02-07T19:00:00Z

Thus far, two bills have been introduced in the House of Representatives (HR 964 and HR 1525) and one has been introduced in the Senate (S. 1625). Both of the House bills have been reported and referred to the Senate. ...

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New Spyware Bill Targets Botnets, Increases Funding For Cyber Security

2008-01-23T19:00:00Z

This new Cyber Security Enhancement Act and the recent HR 964 Spyware Act (on its way to the US House of Representatives) show the Federal Government?s increasing awareness and concern about virus, spyware, and Internet privacy issues. ...

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New Spyware Bill Targets Botnets, Increases Funding For Cyber Security

2008-01-19T19:00:00Z

In yet another attempt at fighting the war on spyware, adware and viruses, the Cyber Security Enhancement Act was introduced to Congress on May 14th. This new act is a major step forward in the battle against botnet attacks. ...

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Money To Me

2008-01-17T19:00:00Z

Repeal of exemption from 24 percent interest rate see legislation federal hr 836 hr 958 hr 964 hr 2124 news and events games tellafriend affiliates about us 24 hr. No fax cash loans get up to of the 60 months before the sale payday ...

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California Chronicle | BONO SPYWARE LEGISLATION PASSES OUT OF ...

2008-01-15T19:00:00Z

WASHINGTON, DC - The Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass Act (SPY ACT), H.R. 964, on Thursday moved out of the House Energy and Commerce Committee with bi-partisan support. The bill, introduced by Congressman Edolphus Towns ...

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10 Things You Need to Know About Regulation

2008-01-14T19:00:00Z

Two separate measures are being considered in Congress to curb spyware: the I-SPY Act (HR 1525) and the SPY Act (HR 964), both of which passed in the House ... Read full story.

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Google Faces Congressional Scrutiny, Part II

2007-12-16T19:00:00Z

New Spyware Bill Targets Botnets, Increases Funding For Cyber Security

2007-12-16T19:00:00Z

more googleclick news: influential congressman (very publicly ...

2007-12-12T19:00:00Z

the spy act, hr 964, sponsored by representatives mary bono and adolphus towns, mandates an opt-in privacy regime by prohibiting the collection of personal information from a computer without a user's notice and consent prior to the ...

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More GoogleClick News: Influential Congressman (Very Publicly ...

2007-12-12T19:00:00Z

The SPY ACT, HR 964, sponsored by Representatives Mary Bono and Adolphus Towns, mandates an opt-in privacy regime by prohibiting the collection of personal information from a computer without a user's notice and consent prior to the ...

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New Spyware Bill Targets Botnets, Increases Funding For Cyber Security

2007-12-12T19:00:00Z

Very good questions to Google | Oliver Thylmann's Thoughts

2007-12-09T19:00:00Z

Bills Restricting Spyware and Sale of Social Security Numbers in ...

2007-10-30T20:00:00Z

Meant to protect Internet users from unknowing transmission of their personal information via spyware programs, the [Securely Protect Yourself From Cyber-Trespass, or Spy Act (H.R. 964)] bans the most commonly known techniques used by ...

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Pandora Jewelry

2007-10-14T20:00:00Z

The current version of the bill, HR 964 will next be voted on by the House Everything Just Ducky at gift shop - Sun Publications ChicagoEverything Just Ducky at gift shopSun Publications Chicago, IL - May 23, 2007cotton purses and ...

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H.R. 964: Another Misguided Spyware Bill | Electronic Frontier ...

2007-10-13T20:00:00Z

Last week a subcommittee of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce reported out H.R. 964, a.k.a. the "Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass Act" or "SPY Act." This bill is the latest incarnation of misguided legislative .

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Spyware and Copyright Punishment

2007-10-09T20:00:00Z

In particular, HR 964 aka "the Spy Act, " which I discussed earlier this year, was overwhelmingly approved by the House and has now been referred to the Senate. Not only is the Spy Act not necessary to help the FTC pursue actions like ...

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New Spyware Act, HR 964-What the Critics are Saying

2007-10-04T20:00:00Z

The current version of the bill, HR 964 will next be voted on by the House. I think everyone realizes spyware is a problem on the Internet. But there are many facets of the new bill that have companies and individuals concerned. ...

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New Spyware Bill Targets Botnets, Increases Funding for Cyber Security

2007-09-29T20:00:00Z

New Spyware Bill Targets Botnets, Increases Funding for Cyber Security

2007-09-29T20:00:00Z

Dueling Spyware Bills Weigh Down an Indecisive Congress

2007-09-24T20:00:00Z

As though a law were present mandating that no bill should be passed without its name being made into an acronym, HR 964 was dubbed the â€œSecurely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass Act,â€* or â€œSPY Act.â€* Its chief provision is to make

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Dueling Spyware Bills Weigh Down an Indecisive Congress

2007-09-21T20:00:00Z

New Spyware Act, HR 964-What the Critics are Saying

2007-09-19T20:00:00Z

dueling spyware bills weigh down an indecisive congress

2007-09-09T20:00:00Z

as though a law were present mandating that no bill should be passed without its name being made into an acronym, hr 964 was dubbed the "securely protect yourself against cyber trespass act," or "spy act." its chief provision is to make

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Nature Photographer Mauled by Grizzly

2007-09-02T20:00:00Z

Today, the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection approved HR 964, the ?Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass Act?, by voice vote in its first bill markup of the 110th Congress. The bill, also known as the ...

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Adding the Value Only You Can Add

2007-09-01T20:00:00Z

Big boxes at LinuxWorld

2007-09-01T20:00:00Z

Preventing Data Leakage, Day Two

2007-08-01T20:00:00Z

1178); Social Security Number Protection Act of 2007; Securely Protect Youself Against Cyber Trespass Act (HR 964); Graham-Leach-Bliley Act; Electronic Communications Privacy Act; Fair Credit Reporting Act; Fair and Accurate Credit ...

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want to dig deeper? this will also prove that despite what the ...

2007-07-29T20:00:00Z

spyware, protect internet users from unknowing transmission of personal data, s.1625, hr964, hr1525. v- stem cell research, embryonic, s.5*, vetoed 6/20/07. stem cell research, non-embryonic (senate bill: hope act), s.30*, hr322 ...

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CrimProf Blog: Bill Passed to Help Stop Identity Theft

2007-07-21T20:00:00Z

The two bills, known officially as the Social Security Protection Act of 2007 (HR 948) and the Securely Protect Yourself From Cyber-Trespass, or Spy Act (HR 964), respectively, are now headed to a House-wide vote in the coming weeks. ...

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Legislation Watch: No ‘Solutions’ In Sight

2007-07-16T20:00:00Z

“The scope and impact of HR 964 on legitimate businesses goes far beyond regulating spyware and cuts to the heart of the information economy,” states a consortium of organizations in written comments to Congress. ...

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acm washington update, vol

2007-07-02T20:00:00Z

the bill joins other legislation (hr 964 and hr 1525) that seek to reduce the harm of spyware. both of the other bills have passed the house and are awaiting senate consideration. senator pryor is no stranger to the issue - he spoke at ...

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Although badware (ie, spyware, malware, and deceptive adware) is a ...

2007-06-30T20:00:00Z

Although badware (ie, spyware, malware, and deceptive adware) is a serious problem for computer users, HR 964 is not likely to help. In fact, having been massaged by lobbyists for the software and adware industries, the bill would ...

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Tops-Search-Unintended Consequences Continued: Does the adware ...

2007-06-29T20:00:00Z

SPY ACT? ? more formally known as HR 964, the ?Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass Act.? While the SPY ACT would overall certainly benefit the industry, the legislation does not come without its share of controversy. ...

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New Spyware Bill Targets Botnets, Increases Funding For Cyber Security

2007-06-25T20:00:00Z

This new Cyber Security Enhancement Act and the recent HR 964 Spyware Act (on its way to the US House of Representatives) show the Federal Government’s increasing awareness and concern about virus, spyware, and Internet privacy issues. ...

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New Spyware Bill Targets Botnets, Increases Funding For Cyber Security

2007-06-23T20:00:00Z

two spyware bills clear house of representativ...

2007-06-18T20:00:00Z

on june 6, the house passed the proposed securely protect yourself against cyber trespass (spy) act (hr 964). the proposal would protect computer users from unknowingly transmitting personal information through spyware. ...

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Tops-Search-Unintended Consequences Continued: Does the adware ...

2007-06-18T20:00:00Z

New Spyware Act, HR 964-What the Critics are Saying

2007-06-17T20:00:00Z

Spyware Laws/Invasion of Privacy

2007-06-16T20:00:00Z

Surpisingly, I did find some laws - and most importantly a new bill known as “HR 964: Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass Act”. Currently, this bill has passed in the House on 06/07/07 and is scheduled to be voted on by ...

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the president wants congress to read the bills

2007-06-15T20:00:00Z

hr 964 - securely protect yourself against cyber trespass (act spy act ) to protect users of the internet from unknowing transmission of their personally identifiable information through spyware programs - 36 pages ...

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Tops-Search-Unintended Consequences Continued: Does the adware ...

2007-06-14T20:00:00Z

Crappy Spyware Bill To Give More Power To Spyware Companies?

2007-06-13T10:39:58Z

Crappy Spyware Bill To Give More Power To Spyware Companies? [ washingtondc.jpg] ... ! EFF H.R.964 Spy Act (Engrossed as Agreed to or Passed by House) LOC (Photo: decaf)

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EFF Action Alert - Stop the SPY Act! [HR 964]

2007-06-12T20:00:00Z

The SPY Act is supposed to help stop spyware, deceptive adware, and other malicious software, but it is unlikely to do any good and could actually make things worse. If enacted, it would block lawsuits similar to the one EFF brought ...

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Isn’t Spyware a bad thing?

2007-06-12T20:00:00Z

For example, HR 964 would have made it impossible for EFF to use California’s Business and Professions Code 17200 (which allows private citizens to sue for unfair and unlawful business practices) against Sony-BMG for its spyware-laden ...

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EFF Action Alert - Stop the SPY Act! [HR 964]

2007-06-12T20:00:00Z

The SPY Act is supposed to help stop spyware, deceptive adware, and other malicious software, but it is unlikely todo any good and could actually make things worse. If enacted, it would block lawsuits similar to the one EFF brought ...

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Anti-spyware bill ruffles feathers

2007-06-11T20:00:00Z

and House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio) that HR 964, the Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass Act, “goes far beyond regulating spyware and cuts to the heart of the information economy.” But any legislation that ...

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bush administration continues assault on environment and science

2007-06-09T20:00:00Z

and, there wasn't much more controversy over the "securely protect yourself against cyber trespass act" (hr 964) which passed 368-48 [rc 434] again with all three nevada representatives voting for the measure. ...

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house actions 6/4/2007 - 6/8/2007

2007-06-09T20:00:00Z

hr964 - to protect users of the internet from unknowing transmission of their personally identifiable information through spyware programs, and for other purposes. h.res.397 - condemning violence in estonia and attacks on estonia's ...

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Spratt Votes to Protect Computer Users from Invasive ‘Spyware’

2007-06-09T20:00:00Z

John Spratt (D-SC) voted this week to pass HR 964, the Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass (SPY) Act to prohibit the use or installation of computer software known as “spyware,” which is software used to track computer ...

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House so serious about spyware, it passes two competing bills

2007-06-09T20:00:00Z

The bill, HR 964, is known as the "Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass Act" (the "SPY ACT Act"), and it's the second such bill that the House has passed in the last few weeks. The Senate, meanwhile, has not taken any ac

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H R 964

2007-06-08T20:00:00Z

6-Jun-2007 2:31 PM. On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended. Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass Act more... Passed 368-48 (2/3 required). Â« Back to all House votes. Vote information from the Office of the Clerk ...

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H.R.964

2007-06-08T15:53:11Z

H.R.964 To protect users of the Internet from unknowing transmission of their personally identifiable information through spyware programs, and for other purposes. introduced Feb. 08

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New Spyware Act, HR 964 What the Critics are Saying

2007-06-07T20:00:00Z

New Spyware Act, HR 964-What the Critics are Saying

2007-06-07T20:00:00Z

ACM Washington Update, Vol. 11.5 (June 6, 2007)

2007-06-07T20:00:00Z

The House Energy and Commerce Committee approved HR 964, the Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass Act (the SPY Act). This committee has approved similar bills in the previous two Congresses, only to see the legislation fail ...

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house suspension votes - human embryo death sentence defeated

2007-06-06T20:00:00Z

hr 964: securely protect yourself against cyber trespass act passed 368-48 hr 2560: human cloning prohibition act failed 204-213. house debate: rep. weldon [r-fl]: "mr. speaker, i thank the gentleman for yielding. ...

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House Passes Spyware Bill HR 964

2007-06-06T20:00:00Z

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House so serious about spyware, it passes two competing bills

2007-06-06T20:00:00Z

House Passes another Spyware Bill

2007-06-06T20:00:00Z

The House passed a cyber-security bill that would allow for civil penalties of up to $3000000. HR 964: Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass Act or Spy Act. The bill, introduced by Rep. Adolphus Towns (D-New York), ...

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Marketers Begin Eroding Support for SPY Act

2007-06-06T20:00:00Z

The House of Representatives yesterday voted 368-48 to approve the SPY Act (HR 964). On the surface, the vote was a resounding victory for consumers who would like to know what kinds of information is being collected online and by whom. ...

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today in the house: energy, hydrogen, afghanistan and human cloning

2007-06-05T20:00:00Z

hr 964, securely protect yourself against cyber trespass act, passed the house 368 - 48. voted yea: renzi, franks, shadegg, pastor, mitchell, grijalva, giffords voted nay: flake ...

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cong shimkus votes for bill to block 3rd party intrusion of computers

2007-06-05T20:00:00Z

securely protect yourself against cyber trespass act or spy act (hr 964) on june 6. the bill passed the house 368-48 and now goes to the senate for consideration. the legislation would make it unlawful to take control of someone else's ...

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House Vote: HR 964 Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber ...

2007-06-05T20:00:00Z

(The motion to suspend the rules is used frequently to pass legislative measures that are perceived to have a broad degree of support and little need for prolonged debate.) Go to Bill Status : HR 964: Securely Protect Yourself Against ...

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Bill Action: Passed House: HR 964: Securely Protect Yourself ...

2007-06-05T20:00:00Z

Passed House 368-48, 16 not voting with Bipartisan support. Roll Call. [This event matched these monitors: Active Legislation ]

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HR 964 Passes House

2007-06-05T20:00:00Z

Today, with the passage of HR 964 in the House, we’re one step closer to seeing that goal achieved. During the course of the bill’s consideration, it has continually evolved and improved to ensure that companies like Zango can continue ...

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Rollcall 434: HR 964 - On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as ...

2007-06-05T20:00:00Z

Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass Act.

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SPY Act Passes House...Again

2007-06-05T20:00:00Z

By Eric Goldman HR 964 For the third year in a row, the House passed the SPY Act. I was...

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HR 964 Passes House

2007-06-05T20:00:00Z

US House Told Spyware Bill Goes Too Far

2007-06-04T20:00:00Z

The Direct Marketing Association and 30 other groups told the US House of Representatives in no uncertain terms why they oppose the Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass Act (HR 964), which was to be considered by the full ...

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US House Told Spyware Bill Goes Too Far

2007-06-04T20:00:00Z

Business Groups Oppose Spyware Legislation

2007-06-04T20:00:00Z

DMA joins 30 other associations and companies in opposing the Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass Act (HR 964)

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June 5 - Letter Opposing HR 964, the "Securely Protect Yourself ...

2007-06-04T20:00:00Z

The US Chamber of Commerce strongly urges you to oppose HR 964, the "Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass Act."

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HR 964, Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass Act

2007-06-01T20:00:00Z

The unfortunately named SPY ACT act bothered me, first because of the name itself, then because of the gramatical problem with the name. The bill calls itself the spy act, but if you look at the acronym, it should be the spy act act, ...

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HR964 - "The SPY ACT"

2007-05-29T20:00:00Z

2/8/2007 -- Introduced Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass Act or Spy Act - Makes it unlawful for any person who is not the owner or authorized user (user) of a protected computer (a computer exclusively for the use of a ...

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Antispyware Bill: More Bad Technology Legislation

2007-05-24T20:00:00Z

The Congress Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection made progress on the "SPY ACT" - more formally known as HR 964, the "Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass Act."

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report: budget report for hr 964: securely protect yourself ...

2007-05-22T20:00:00Z

a new congressional budget office report is available. here is a summary: hr 495 would prohibit the use of computer software (known as spyware) to collect personal information and to monitor the behavior of computer users without a ...

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HR 964, The Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass Act ...

2007-05-22T20:00:00Z

HR 964 would protect users of the Internet from unknowing transmission of their personally identifiable information through spyware programs....

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You Arenâ€™t Safe. Get Over It

2007-05-20T20:00:00Z

Electronic Frontier Foundations - Although badware (ie, spyware, malware, and deceptive adware) is a serious problem for computer users, HR 964 is not likely If Congress is serious about enacting tough anti-spyware laws, ...

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Unintended Consequences Continued: Does the adware business ...

2007-05-17T20:00:00Z

Last week brought us one step closer to such legislation with the first markup of the 110th Congress, this by the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection on the “SPY ACT” – more formally known as HR 964, the “Securely ...

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view on illegal immigration bill?

2007-05-14T20:00:00Z

house panel approves anti-spyware bill (hr 964) should congress approve? should hawaiian natives be granted self rule? (hr 505); do americans needs protected from gasoline price gouging? (hr 1252); iraq troop funding bill - a bipartisan ...

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New Spyware Act, HR 964-What the Critics are Saying

2007-05-14T20:00:00Z

One More at Bat? Another Antispyware Act Has Been Submitted to the ...

2007-05-14T20:00:00Z

Posted by Joe AddiegoOn the heels of the February introduction to the House of the Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass Act, aka the Spy Act (HR964), which remains scheduled for debate and was the subject of my March 16,...

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Changin' Times for Online Lead Gen

2007-05-13T20:00:00Z

"An anti-spyware bill currently being debated in Congress (HR 964) could have immense ramifications on black-hat operators, as well the rest of the industry. Advertisers are also getting wiser about what transpires on the Web on their ...

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BONO SPYWARE LEGISLATION PASSES OUT OF COMMITTEE PRIMED FOR FULL ...

2007-05-12T20:00:00Z

WASHINGTON, DC - The Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass Act (SPY ACT), HR 964, on Thursday moved out of the House Energy and Commerce Committee with bi-partisan support. The bill,...

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Identity Theft, Spyware Bills Go to House Vote

2007-05-12T20:00:00Z

Sunbelt Blog: Unintended consequences

2007-05-11T20:00:00Z

And so, the SPY-ACT, HR 964, barrels ahead to solve a non-problem and in the meantime, quite possibly gives protection to the very people we donâ€™t want to protect. Alex Eckelberry (With thanks to Eric Howes for his assistance) ...

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Is Internet Explorer Spyware?

2007-05-09T20:00:00Z

HR 964:. Possible Violation. By default IE calls home and checks for updates. In doing so it replaces the users preset Home Page with the Windows IE Update page. Proposed Law. Sec. 2(a) Sub 2(a) It is unlawful for any person to alter ...

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Say NO Vote on HR 964 and PROMIS software

2007-05-07T20:00:00Z

Simply put as to why we need to say NO Vote on HR 964 aka the Spy Act The bill authorizes that any company that can claim to have business with *you*(not that you have business with them) can load up your computer with forms of ...

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New Spyware Act, HR 964-What the Critics are Saying

2007-05-06T20:00:00Z

The current version of the bill, HR 964 will next be voted on by the House. I think everyone realizes spyware is a problem on the Internet.Â But there are many facets of the new bill that have companies and individuals concerned.

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act to oppose the us real id act NOW

2007-05-03T20:00:00Z

Commerce reported out HR 964, aka the "Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass Act" or "SPY Act." This bill is the latest incarnation of misguided legislative language that has been resurfacing since 2003. ...

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I-SPY a Green Light in The House

2007-05-01T20:00:00Z

As with the I-SPY Act, the House has twice approved the SPY Act (HR 964) only to see it fail in the Senate. In both cases, opposition from the advertising industry halted the legislation in the Senate. Source - InternetNews.

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Spy Act Will Do Anything BUT Protect You

2007-04-30T20:00:00Z

A subcommittee of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce approved HR 964, the Spy Act, and will soon be going before the full committee for approval. But the act seems to only protect vendors and DRM. Ed Foster asks why… But why? ...

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HR 964 Would Allow Spyware Vendors To Be Insulated From Private ...

2007-04-30T20:00:00Z

Congress may be stating that they need to protect ordinary citizens from spyware and adware, however, the new Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass Act (Spy Act) isn’t the legislation that would do it. ...

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HR 964 Would Allow Spyware Vendors To Be Insulated From Private ...

2007-04-30T20:00:00Z

Of course, more enforcement would be a good thing, but HR 964 allocates no new money for it. (There is one improvement tucked in Section 4 of the bill — granting the FTC the power to seek civil penalties against those who violate the ...

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HR964

2007-04-29T20:00:00Z

... or, ideally become informed on the text of the bill (click the title of this post) and come up with your own views on why it should not pass. Dear (insert representative), I am contacting you to inform you that I oppose HR964, ...

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HR 964: Another Misguided Spyware Bill

2007-04-28T20:00:00Z

Last week a subcommittee of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce reported out HR 964, aka the "Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass Act" or "SPY Act." This bill is the latest incarnation of misguided legislative ...

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Spy Act Background

2007-04-28T20:00:00Z

Representatives Edolphus Towns (D-NY) and Mary Bono (R-CA) introduced HR 964, the “Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass Act (the Spy Act)” on February 8, 2007 . The Spy Act would be enforced by the Federal Trade Commission ...

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HR 964: Another Misguided Spyware Bill

2007-04-26T20:00:00Z

HR 964: Another Misguided Spyware Bill: ". Last week a subcommittee of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce reported out HR 964, aka the 'Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass Act' or 'SPY Act. ...

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New spyware legislation a mixed bag

2007-04-26T20:00:00Z

When Will They Ever Learn?

2007-04-25T20:00:00Z

HR 964, the so-called Spy Act, carves out major exceptions for ISPs, software vendors, and pretty much anybody else who can claim you're doing business with them. Worse yet, the bill preempts stricter state laws and states that "no ...

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Anti-Spyware or Pro-DRM?

2007-04-25T20:00:00Z

"Last week a subcommittee of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce approved HR 964, the Spy Act, which bans some of the more blatant forms of spyware such as those that hijack computer or log keystrokes. ...

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Rohan: Valueclick's Sleazy Lead-Gen Biz Creates Regulatory Risk

2007-04-25T20:00:00Z

... 2) Using lengthy surveys to generate email addresses (personally identifiable information) for resale to marketers without sufficient disclosure (discussed in HR 964), 3) Pervasive trademark infringement, as alleged in a lawsuit by ...

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HR 964: Another Misguided Spyware Bill

2007-04-25T20:00:00Z

Last week a subcommittee of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce reported out HR 964, aka the “Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass Act” or “SPY Act.” This bill is the latest incarnation of misguided legislative ...

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Il Congresso US protegge il diritto dei datori di lavoro di spiare ...

2007-04-25T20:00:00Z

Un sub-comitato del “House Committee on Energy and Commerce” ha approvato l’HR 964, la Legge Spia, che bandisce alcune delle più vistose forme di spyware come quelle che prendono possesso dei computer o registrano le battiture ...

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HR 964: Another Misguided Spyware Bill

2007-04-25T20:00:00Z

Spy Act Only Protects Vendors and Their DRM

2007-04-24T20:00:00Z

If HR 964, the Spy Act, becomes law, hardware, software, and network vendors will be granted carte blanche to use spyware themselves to police their customers' use of their products and services.

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HR 964 - The "We Get To..." Spy Act of 2007

2007-04-24T20:00:00Z

So much for Congress looking out for the interests of the people. The woefully misnamed "Spy Act of 2007" is an enormous load to tripe, designed to allow everyone and their brother to track what you do online. ...

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Congress wants to pass a Spyware law that you don't want.

2007-04-24T20:00:00Z

"Last week a subcommittee of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce approved HR 964, the Spy Act. [ . . . ] If the Spy Act become law, hardware, software, and network vendors will be granted carte blanche to use spyware themselves ...

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The ‘Can Spam Act’ For Spyware - Just as (in)effective?

2007-04-24T20:00:00Z

Ed Foster at Infoworld suggests that Congress’s new anti-spyware law (HR 964, the Spy Act) will have the same effect on spyware that the Can Spam Act (drafted largely by the Direct Marketer’s Association) had on spam. ...

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The Spy Act Protects Corporations, Not Consumers

2007-04-24T20:00:00Z

Spy Ed Foster at Infoworld analyzes HR 964, the Spy Act, Congress' latest response to spyware, and finds it seriously lacking. The bill includes exemptions that would allow hardware and software vendors to spy on their customers and ...

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Spy Act Only Protects Vendors and Their DRM

2007-04-23T20:00:00Z

Last week a subcommittee of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce approved HR 964, the Spy Act, which bans some of the more blatant forms of spyware such as those that hijack computer or log keystrokes. ...

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Spy Act of 2007 = "Vendors Can Spy Act"

2007-04-23T20:00:00Z

strick1226 writes "Ed Foster over at InfoWorld describes the Spy Act bill (HR 964) as having the same relation to the prevention of spyware that the CAN SPAM Act had to the prevention of spam. It allows exceptions for companies to ...

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PC Spyware Act (HR 964) Only Protects Vendors and Their DRM

2007-04-23T20:00:00Z

HR 964 "The Spy Act" InfoWorld GripeLine by Ed Foster | InfoWorld | Spy Act Only Protects Vendors and Their DRM | April 24, 2007 12:09 AM | By Ed Foster Write Your Representative NOW... http://www.house.gov/writerep/

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Spy Act of 2007 = “Vendors Can Spy Act”

2007-04-23T20:00:00Z

strick1226 writes “Ed Foster over at InfoWorld describes the Spy Act bill (HR 964) as having the same relation to the prevention of spyware that the CAN SPAM Act had to the prevention of spam. It allows exceptions for companies to ...

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Spy Act Only Protects Vendors and Their DRM

2007-04-23T20:00:00Z

Spy Act of 2007 = "Vendors Can Spy Act"

2007-04-23T20:00:00Z

Spy Act of 2007 introduced - HR964

2007-04-21T20:00:00Z

HR964 Spy Act (Introduced in House) Feb. 8, 2007. ——————————————————————————–. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the `Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass Act’ or the `Spy Act’. (more…)

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BARTON: FTC NEEDS STRONG MANDATE TO PROTECT PUBLIC FROM SPYWARE

2007-04-18T20:00:00Z

Joe Barton, R-Texas, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following statement today as part of a Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection Subcommittee markup on HR 964, The SPY ACT":

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Barton: Keep Identity Thieves from Being a Click or Call Away

2007-03-27T20:00:00Z

On March 15, the Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee held a hearing on HR 964, the Spy Act. I am an original co-sponsor of this legislation, which seeks to make spyware illegal ...

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DMA Cautions House on Spyware Bill

2007-03-22T20:00:00Z

Jerry Cerasale, DMAâ€™s senior vice president for government affairs, testified yesterday on H.R. 964 (the â€œSpy Actâ€*) before the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. ...

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Third Time a Charm for Anti-Spyware?

2007-03-20T16:12:44Z

Third Time a Charm for Anti-Spyware? March 20th, 2007 by Lance Cottrell I have seen a couple of articles recently on the third attempt by Congress to pass an anti-spyware bill (this time H.R.964 aka “The Spy Act”). I

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IAB Requests Congress to Protect Consumers' Access to Online ...

2007-03-18T20:00:00Z

"The IAB was among several organizations testifying today at the US House of Representatives' Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection's legislative hearing on HR 964, the Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass ...

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Spyware Legislation Could Aid Enforcement, CDT Testifies

2007-03-18T20:00:00Z

Testifying before the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Commerce Trade and Consumer Protection, Schwartz applauded language in the Spy Act (HR 964) that bolsters the Federal Trade Commission's enforcement ...

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Spyware legislation

2007-03-16T20:00:00Z

Any bill which has a strained acronym for a name automatically rouses my suspicions. (Will it be the SPY ACT act if it passes?) More formally, it's known as HR 964. For the text of the bill, go here and enter "spy act" in the search box ...

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Three Strikes and Spyware Is Out? Anti-Spyware Bill to Be Given Another At-Bat

2007-03-16T15:30:39Z

Posted by Joe Addiego Another version of the Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass Act, aka the Spy Act (H.R.964), has been drafted and is set to make its rounds through the House

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a charming third time for anti-spyware bill?

2007-03-15T20:00:00Z

the spy act (hr 964) would require an opt-in, notice and consent regime for legal software â€” often known as adware or spyware â€” that collects personally identifiable information from consumers. the bill also would prohibit surreptitious ...

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IAB to Congress: Don’t Hinder Advertising

2007-03-15T20:00:00Z

The IAB was among several organizations testifying today at the US House of Representatives Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection’s legislative hearing on HR 964, the “Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass ...

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IAB to Congress: SPY Act Hinders E-Commerce, Info Flow

2007-03-15T20:00:00Z

It was among several organizations testifying at the US House of Representatives Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection legislative hearing on HR 964, the Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass Act (SPY Act). ...

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iMedia Connection: IAB to Congress: Don't Hinder Advertising

2007-03-14T20:00:00Z

The IAB was among several organizations testifying today at the U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection's legislative hearing on H.R. 964, the "Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber ...

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HR 964, the Securely-Protect-Yourself-Against-Cyber-Trespass Act

2007-03-14T20:00:00Z

Today, on behalf of the Interactive Advertising Bureau, I am testifying before Congress on proposed legislation to combat spyware. While that may seem like a black and white issue that should be easy to write and talk about, ...

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Spyware Legislation Could Aid Enforcement, CDT Testifies.

2007-03-14T20:00:00Z

HR 964 the Securely-Protect-Yourself-Against-Cyber-Trespass Act

2007-03-14T20:00:00Z

Interactive Advertising Bureau I am testifying before Congress on proposed legislation to combat spyware. While that may seem like a black and white issue that should be easy to write and talk about it is more complicated than it would ...

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Zango Testifies at House Hearing on Spy Act

2007-03-14T20:00:00Z

In follow-up to formal, written comments submitted to a subcommittee of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce earlier this month, today Zango was among the witnesses invited to testify on “Combating Spyware: HR 964, The Spy Act.” ...

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HR 964, the Securely-Protect-Yourself-Against-Cyber-Trespass Act ...

2007-03-14T20:00:00Z

HR 964, the Securely-Protect-Yourself-Against-Cyber-Trespass Act Mediapost.com, CT - 27 minutes ago Today, on behalf of the Interactive Advertising Bureau, I am testifying before Congress on proposed legislation to combat spyware. ...

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Online Spin: HR 964, the Securely-Protect-Yourself-Against-Cyber ...

2007-03-14T20:00:00Z

zango submits comments on newly introduced spyware legislation

2007-03-11T20:00:00Z

however, there is one provision of the bill, hr 964 â€“ the â€œgood samaritanâ€* exception to liability for scanning application companies â€“ that makes no sense to us. we recently submitted comments to the committee on that provision. ...

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Patrick McCarthy :: D o w n s i z e r - D i s p a t c h

2007-03-01T19:00:00Z

H.R. 964 - Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass (Act Spy Act ) to protect users of the Internet from unknowing transmission of their personally identifiable information through spyware programs - 36 pages ...

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kiss your freedoms goodbye!

2007-02-12T19:00:00Z

hr964 # a joint resolution proposing an amendment the constitution of the united states relating to marriage. [hjres. 22] # a resolution expressing the sense of the house of representatives that members of the house are not immune from ...

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H.R.964: Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber ... - OpenCongress

2007-02-07T01:00:00Z

H.R.964 - Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass Act. To protect users of the Internet from unknowing transmission of their personally identifiable information through spyware programs, and for other purposes. view ...

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H.R.964: Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber ... - OpenCongress

2007-02-07T01:00:00Z

H.R.964: Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber ... - OpenCongress

2007-02-07T01:00:00Z

H.R.964: Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber ... - OpenCongress

2007-02-07T01:00:00Z

H.R.964: Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber ... - OpenCongress

2007-02-07T01:00:00Z