United States Senate Committee on Commerce, Science & Transportation Home | Graphics On | Site Map | Text Size: A A A Search : + Advanced Search Hearings Markups Nominations Legislative Calendar News Room   » Press Releases   » Op-Eds   » Speeches Audio/Video About the Committee   » Committee History   » Jurisdiction   » Members   » The Chairman   » The Co-Chairman   » Past Chairmen Subcommittees   » Full Committee   » Science, Technology, and Innovation   » Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety, and Security   » Consumer Affairs, Insurance, and Automotive Safety   » Full Committee   » Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard   » Space, Aeronautics, and Related Sciences   » Aviation Operations, Safety, and Security   » Interstate Commerce, Trade, and Tourism Contact Information Related Links   » Legislation   » Federal Agencies RSS Feed   Hearings Impact and Policy Implications of Spyware on Consumers and Businesses Full Committee Wednesday, June 11, 2008 03:00 PM SR - 253 View Archive Webcast   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.     Witnesses Opening Remarks Panel 1 Ms. Eileen Harrington Deputy Director, Bureau of Consumer Protection Federal Trade Commission Panel 2 Dr. Benjamin G. Edelman Assistant Professor of Business Administration Harvard Business School Mr. Marc Rotenberg President and Executive Director Electronic Privacy Information Center Mr. Arthur Butler Attorney Americans for Fair Electronic Commerce Transactions Mr. Vincent Weafer Vice President, Security Response, Symantec Corporation Testify on behalf of Symantec and the Business Software Alliance Mr. Jerry Cerasale Senior Vice President, Government Affairs Direct Marketing Association

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