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Washington AG Sues Companies for Violation of Anti-Spyware Law

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Press release, August 14, 2006: “Washington State Attorney General Rob McKenna… announced the filing of Washington’s second lawsuit under the state’s computer spyware act. The state’s suit accuses four California-based corporations of installing software that takes control of a consumer’s computer by launching aggressive and persistent pop-ups that demand payment for a movie download service.”

  • Copy of the Movieland Complaint, (22 pages, PDF)

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  • April 18, 2006 press release: McKenna Announces Oregon Man to Pay Under Washington Spyware Law – $84,000 settlement first in state’s Spyware Cleaner case
  • 2005 State Legislation Relating to Internet Spyware or Adware
  • 2006 State Legislation Relating to Internet Spyware or Adware

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