Anti-Spyware Coalitition announces workshop

The Anti-Spyware Coalition (ASC) announced its second workshop today, to be held in Ottawa on May 16. Panel topics include Where Does Spyware Come From?, Harms, Shades of Gray -- Can Self-Regulatory Efforts Help Bring Clarity to Advertisers, Consumers, Software Makers and Anti-Spyware Companies?, Public and Private Cooperation, Legislative Solutions, and Increasing Consumer and Enterprise Awareness, all very pertinent to the state of the spyware problem today. Speakers include names well known in the anti-spyware arena and representatives of various companies and agencies. I see two Canadians and some folks from Australia on the list. I'd love to attend this event, but unfortunately won't be able to make it.

The Anti-Spyware Coalition also released two new documents aimed at helping consumers and corporations protect themselves from spyware and adware. The documents can be downloaded here. Both contain excellent basic information that every user and organization should know and follow.