Software designed to steal computer users’ personal data is gaining more attention from Congress even as top consumer protection officials in the Bush administration say it is too early for the government to step in and deal with it. Rep. Jay Inslee (D-Wash.) plans to introduce a bill that would outlaw “spyware” programs designed to record Web browsing habits and collect personal data such as credit card and Social Security numbers. A House subcommittee, meanwhile, quizzed Federal Trade Commission officials this morning on their continued opposition to spyware legislation.
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Congress Takes a Stab at ‘Spyware’
Posted by: David McGuire May 2, 2004 09:00 AMSoftware designed to steal computer users’ personal data is gaining more attention from Congress even as top consumer protection officials in the Bush administration say it is too early for the government to step in and deal with it. Rep. Jay Inslee (D-Wash.) plans to introduce a bill that would outlaw “spyware” programs designed to record Web browsing habits and collect personal data such as credit card and Social Security numbers. A House subcommittee, meanwhile, quizzed Federal Trade Commission officials this morning on their continued opposition to spyware legislation.