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FTC Officials Wary of Spyware Measures

Posted by CowboyNeal on from the erring-on-caution's-side dept.

Nofsck Ingcloo writes "News.com is reporting thusly: 'Two Federal Trade Commission officials ignited a political firestorm on Thursday by criticizing proposed laws targeting spyware and suggesting that the measures might harm legitimate software products, too.' During an appearance before a House of Representatives panel, FTC Commissioner Mozelle Thompson said the measures were the wrong approach to spyware and adware. Basically he is advocating a 'don't throw the baby out with the bath water' approach."

3 of 242 comments (clear)

  1. Re:Wonder how much... by Zondar · · Score: 4, Informative

    "According to a search on Lexis/Nexis [lexisnexis.com] (paid search; subscription required) Claria Corporation donated $10,000 to Mozelle Thompson's campaign and WhenU.com donated $20,000."

    And why does this not suprise me?

  2. Re:Chuck it by grahammm · · Score: 5, Informative

    Yes, but the bug reporting in Mozilla asks your permission before it sends any data. Also it allows you to preview what it is going to send

  3. Wired news article today by Zog+The+Undeniable · · Score: 4, Informative

    About a particularly nasty form of spyware.

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