From: Rich Gauszka 

'Lofgren's law would absolve developers of the need to ask for
permission from users to install software'


http://www.electronista.com/articles/07/05/22/us.anti.spyware.bill/

The US Congress today approved a new anti-spyware bill that it hopes will
combat the most dangerous kinds of the web-based code. Sponsored by
California Democrat Zoe Lofgren, the legislation would outlaw any program
that installs itself without permission to commit fraud, such as stealing
credit card information or otherwise misrepresenting users through the
computer. Those found guilty under the new terms could be sent to prison
for up to five years, according to the bill.

However, the bill neglects a key complaint about spyware, according to
critics. Lofgren's law would absolve developers of the need to ask for
permission from users to install software, which could allow many less
damaging instances of spyware continue to operate within the law. This
limitation of the bill is necessary to avoid burdening honest software,
says Lofgren.

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