The Federation of European Direct and Interactive Marketing (FEDMA), a common-interest and self-regulatory body for junk mailers, cold callers and senders of unsolicited bulk email, has emanated an anti-spyware code alerting its members of not to make use of intrusive or deceptive technology. The latest charter is aimed at discouraging members from making use of spyware as part of their info-gathering & advertising campaigns.
Spyware tactics described in the document are included with taking control of computers to send spam and malware, deceptive software installation, modifying browser and extra settings and hiding or otherwise getting tough to be quarantined. Members recommending marketing products are given advice to make sure it makes use of suitable identification and revelation of the source of software and advertising, access to privacy policies and full opt-out or uninstallation facilities.
