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Hearings |
Impact and Policy Implications of Spyware on Consumers and Businesses
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Full Committee |
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
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03:00 PM
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SR - 253
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View Archive Webcast
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The hearing will examine the impact of spyware on computer performance and privacy and security risks associated with this software. The Committee will review current action by the Federal Trade Commission to combat spyware and its effects on consumers. In addition, the hearing will consider S. 1625, the Counter Spy Act, which was introduced on June 14, 2007, by Senator Pryor and was cosponsored by Senator Bill Nelson and Senator Barbara Boxer. Senator Pryor will preside. |
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Witnesses
Opening Remarks
Panel 1
Panel 2
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Mr. Vincent Weafer
Vice President, Security Response, Symantec Corporation
Testify on behalf of Symantec and the Business Software Alliance
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