Spyware: Background and Policy Issues for Congress

Figliola, Patricia Moloney

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Technology;    Computer software;    Computer security measures;    Computers;    Right of privacy;   

RP-ID  :  RL32706
RP-ID  :  RL32706_2010Sep08

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

The Anti-Spyware Coalition (ASC) defines spyware as "technologies deployed without appropriate user consent and/or implemented in ways that impair user control over (1) material changes that affect their user experience, privacy, or system security; (2) use of their system resources, including what programs are installed on their computers; and/or (3) collection, use, and distribution of their personal or other sensitive information. The main issue for Congress over spyware is whether to enact new legislation specifically addressing spyware, or to rely on industry self-regulation and enforcement actions by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice under existing law. This report discusses this issue, as well as the opinions of both the opponents and the supporters of industry self-regulation.