BBC NEWS | Technology | California sets fines for spyware
Finally justice will be made! The Consumer Protection Against Spyware Act bans the installation of software that takes control of another computer. This act will also require companies and websites to inform users if their software will install spyware. According to BBC news, Consumers are able to seek up to $1,000 in damages if they think they are victims of this type of software. Hopefully other states will follow California’s lead, possibly even the entire country.

In Washington, Congress has been debating four anti-spyware bills, but California is a step ahead.