Fighting Spyware: A Policy Perspective

Computer users are increasingly finding spyware programs on their computers that they did not know were installed and that they cannot uninstall, that create privacy problems and open security holes, and that hurt the performance and stability of their systems. No single tool can solve the spyware problem on its own. A complete solution involves a combination of better enforcement of existing laws, anti-spyware technologies, self-regulatory policies, and perhaps new legislation. Come listen to Alissa Cooper, a spyware specialist from the Center for Democracy & Technology, discuss the legal and policy tools that are being used to wage the war against spyware and the challenges that lie ahead.