Spyware: Background and Policy Issues for Congress
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The term "spyware" is not well defined. Generally, it is used to refer to any software that is downloaded onto a person's computer without their knowledge. Spyware may collect information about a computer user's activities and transmit their information to someone else. Most spyware is installed surreptitiously, and most users are therefore unaware that spyware exists on their computers. A central point of the spyware debate in Congress is whether new laws are needed, or if industry self-regula…
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Date:
July 17, 2006
Creator:
Figliola, Patricia Moloney
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UNT Libraries Government Documents Department