Spam, Phishing, Spyware, and VOIP
Law of eCommerce
October 6, 2008
Copyright, Peter Vogel, 2004-08
“Spam”
Spammers convicted; first felony case
September 1, 2005 New Texas Laws
• HB 1098 Anti-Phishing Act– Civil Relief
• SB 122 Identity Theft Enforcement & Protection Act – Civil penalty from $2K to $50K for each
violation– Allows for individuals to file court declarations
about being a victim
• SB 327 Consumer Protection Against Computer Spyware Act– Maximum penalty to state $100K
Chapter 48 Business & Commerce Code
WashingtonPost.com
FCC- VOIP
Vonage
Skype