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Notok
January 1st, 2005, 07:07 PM
-{ Quote: "The makers of computer programs that secretly spy on what people do with their home PCs could face hefty fines in California.

From 1 January, a new law is being introduced to protect computer users from software known as spyware.

The legislation, which was approved by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, is designed to safeguard people from hackers and help protect their personal information.

Spyware is considered by computer experts to be one of the biggest nuisance and security threats facing PC users in the coming year. " }-

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/4132143.stm

Nick
January 3rd, 2005, 04:49 AM
However, this law may not mean much as far as actually doing anything.

http://www.benedelman.org/news/092904-1.html