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Counter Spy Act

A bill to protect against the unauthorized installation of computer software, to require clear disclosure to computer users of certain computer software features that may pose a threat to user privacy, and for other purposes.

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6/14/2007--Introduced.
Counter Spy Act - Prohibits a person who is not an authorized user of a protected computer (a computer used in interstate or foreign commerce or communication) from installing software that takes control of the computer, modifies the computer's settings, or ... morehide bill summarySee Full Bill Text

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Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation

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Introduced		Voted on by Senate		Voted on by House		Considered By President		Bill Becomes Law
June 14, 2007

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June 12, 2008 Spyware bill should focus on behavior, not technology, experts say

temp/~c110nP7YT2 target=_blank>S.1625), out of the committee, where it has been stalled for nearly a year. The bill would give FTC specific authority to ...