Internet Spyware (I-SPY) Prevention Act of 2005
Last action on May 24, 2005Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the...
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Summary
The Internet Spyware (I-SPY) Prevention Act of 2005 aims to protect consumers by establishing criminal penalties for the unauthorized installation of software used to commit crimes or steal sensitive data. The bill targets "spyware" by making it a federal crime to access a computer without permission to obtain personal information—such as Social Security numbers or bank details—with the intent to defraud or harm the user. Additionally, it provides funding to the Department of Justice to increase the prosecution of individuals involved in identity theft, phishing, and other malicious online activities.
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