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Senate passes spyware/pop-up bill after extended debate over consent and interstate scope
Summary
The Senate approved second substitute House Bill 104, a measure aimed at pop-up/adware/spyware and consumer protections, after extended debate about consent, retroactivity and the state-level scope of regulation; sponsors say the substitute incorporates industry-reviewed language to limit constitutional exposure.
The Utah Senate debated second substitute House Bill 104, a technology-focused bill addressing pop-ups, spyware and adware, and ultimately passed it after extended floor discussion about constitutional limits, consent, and territorial application.
Sen. Bramble, sponsor on the floor, said the substitute was vetted with national Internet companies and legal counsel and that it seeks to give consumers tools to remove harmful software: "What this does... allows companies, through their software, to remove spyware that's been put on your computer…
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