S. 1625: Counter Spy Act

110th Congress · introduced 2007-06-14 · Science, Technology, Communications · Latest: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 110-1178.

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Where it came from: introduced 2007-06-14 · official record
Who proposed it: Sen. Pryor, Mark L. [D-AR] · what a sponsor is
What happened next: no floor votes in our records yet. Why?
Where it stands now: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 110-1178. Not final yet: this can still change. We check for updates every day.
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Official title

Counter Spy Act

Plain summary

Counter Spy Act - Prohibits a person who is not an authorized user of a protected computer (a computer used in interstate or foreign commerce or communication) from installing software that takes control of the computer, modifies the computer's settings, or prevents the user's efforts to block installation of, disable, or uninstall software. Prohibits such installation of software that collects sensitive personal information without first providing clear and conspicuous disclosure to the authorized user and obtaining the user's consent. Allows software that collects information for the provider of an online service or website knowingly used or subscribed to by an authorized user if the information collected is used only to affect the user's experience while using such service or website. Prohibits such installation on a protected computer of software that causes advertising windows to appear (popularly known as adware) unless: (1) the source is clear and instructions are provided for uninstalling the software; or (2) the advertisements are displayed only when the user uses the software author's or publisher's website or online service. Sets forth exceptions, including for network or computer security, diagnostics, technical support, and detection or prevention of the unauthorized use of fraudulent software or other illegal activities. Allows a multichannel video programming distributor to take certain actions if the actions are subject to provisions of the Communications Act of 1934 concerning notice to satellite subscribers.

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Official text

Counter Spy Act

Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Introduced in Senate)

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Sponsor: Sen. Pryor, Mark L. [D-AR] · 2 cosponsors

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Words on this page, explained (2)

Authorization: A law that creates or continues a government program and says what it may do, often with a suggested spending ceiling. An authorization alone does not provide money; a separate appropriation does.
Securities: Financial investments that can be bought and sold, such as stocks and bonds.

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Sources

Congressional Research Service summary (Introduced in Senate)
Congress.gov
Data: GovInfo BILLSTATUS bulk data (Library of Congress), BILLSTATUS-110s1625.xml <https://www.govinfo.gov/bulkdata/BILLSTATUS/110/s>

Record fed-us-cong110-s1625 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong110 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong110