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U.S. moves towards anti-spyware law
Kevin Poulsen, SecurityFocus 2004-06-18

A U.S. House subcommittee on Thursday approved what would be the first federal law to specifically target Internet spyware.

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Skeptic
The internet is global, not domestic. Any laws passed governing activities on the internet reach only to the countrie's borders. Even if this bill were to have stiff penalties, those using these tatics would need only move their operations offshore. (Much like as is done with internet gambling.)

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