Anti-Spyware Coalition

Anti-Spyware Coalition

Since April of 2005, CIPPIC has been an active member of the Anti-Spyware Coalition, a coalition of consumer interest advocates anti-spyware companies working together to address the problem of controlling spyware and other potentially unwanted technologies.

Recent and upcoming activities include:

• In August, the ASC released the first draft of its consensus document, Spyware Definitions and Supporting Documents.

• In late fall, the ASC will release the final draft of its consensus document, Spyware Definitions and Supporting Documents, and will release for public comment the first draft of its consensus document, "Objective Criteria".

• In February, 2006, the ASC will host a one-day event in Washington D.C.

• In May, 2006, the ASC will host a one-day event in Ottawa, Canada.