3.0.0 2131 2023-01-15T10:03:16Z 2023-01-15T10:03:16Z Senate S S 2004-02-26 108 sscm00 Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Senate Standing Referred to 2004-02-26T17:33:50Z SPY BLOCK Act 108 2145 S 2004-12-07 By Senator McCain from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. Report No. 108-424. Related bill CRS 2004-02-26 sscm00 Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Senate Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1685-1688) IntroReferral 2004-02-26 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1684-1685) IntroReferral B00100 9 Library of Congress 2004-02-26 Introduced in Senate IntroReferral 10000 9 Library of Congress B001126 Sen. Burns, Conrad R. [R-MT] CONRAD BURNS R MT R. N Science, Technology, Communications Advertising Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Civil actions and liability Commerce Computer security measures Computer software Consumer education Consumer protection Damages Fines (Penalties) Government Operations and Politics Government paperwork Identification devices Injunctions Internet Law Parties to actions Restrictive trade practices Right of privacy Telemarketing Web sites Science, Technology, Communications 00 2004-02-26 Introduced in Senate 2004-04-14T18:13:07Z Controlling Invasive and Unauthorized Software Act - Makes it unlawful for any person who is not the user of a protected computer (any computer used in interstate or foreign commerce or communication) to install, or allow the installation of, software on that computer, unless: (1) the user of the computer has received notice and granted consent that satisfies the requirements of this Act; and (2) the computer software's uninstall procedures satisfies the requirements of this Act.

Requires the notice to include: (1) a clear notification, displayed on the screen until the user either grants or denies consent to installation, of the name and nature of the software to be installed; and (2) a separate disclosure with respect to each information collection, advertising, distributed computing, and settings modification feature contained in the software. Requires the consent to include: (1) consent to the software installation; and (2) separate consent to each of the above features of such software.

Prohibits any person who is not the user of a protected computer from using any such feature of software installed on a computer if: (1) the software was installed in violation of this Act; (2) the use falls outside of the scope described in the notice; or (3) the person using a software feature fails to protect the security and integrity of personal information so collected. Provides exceptions, including for software installed before the sale of such computer.

Provides administration and enforcement through the Federal Trade Commission. Authorizes actions by States on behalf of its residents.

]]> Controlling Invasive and Unauthorized Software Act Display Title Controlling Invasive and Unauthorized Software Act Official Title as Introduced A bill to regulate the unauthorized installation of computer software, to require clear disclosure to computer users of certain computer software features that may pose a threat to user privacy, and for other purposes. Introduced in Senate IS Short Titles as Introduced Controlling Invasive and Unauthorized Software Act Introduced in Senate 2004-02-26T05:00:00Z 2004-02-26 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1685-1688) text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries and statuses for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is "to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.