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California Sets Fines for Spyware

Posted by CowboyNeal on from the pay-to-play dept.

aj50 writes "The BBC has the story that California is introducing new laws to help eradicate spyware. The bill bans the installation of software that can be used to take over another computer and allows customers to seek $1000 in damages if they've fallen victim to this kind of malicious software. Can this really help cut down spyware or will it just be another fatally flawed piece of legislation?"

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  1. Fines for the RIAA? by aerojad · · Score: 1, Redundant

    So does this mean they'll be fining the RIAA & MPAA, or is that acceptable spyware?

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