Anti-Spyware Coalition

Since April of 2005, CIPPIC has been an active member of the Anti-Spyware Coalition [1], 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 [2].
In late fall, the ASC will release the final draft of its consensus document, Spyware Definitions and Supporting Documents [2], 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.