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
