Pop-Up Co. Sues Utah over Spyware Law

AP: WhenU has filed suit arguing that Utah's new spyware law violates their constitutional right to advertise. "The Spyware Control Act makes it illegal to create or install computer software that monitors Internet activity and sends the information elsewhere without the user being aware of it or consenting to it. The law also curbs pop-up advertising on the Internet and calls for penalties of $10,000 per violation." Some other companies previously complained, saying the bill could have serious repercussions.