RCW 19.270.010 Definitions. The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) “Advertisement” means a communication, the primary purpose of which is the commercial promotion of a commercial product or service, including a communication on an internet website that is operated for a commercial purpose. (2) “Computer software” […]
RCW 19.270.020 Unlawful activities—Unauthorized transmission of software. It is unlawful for a person, without the authorization of the owner or operator, to transmit, or procure the transmission of, software to the owner or operator’s computer with actual knowledge or conscious avoidance of actual knowledge that the software does any of the following: (1) Modifies, through […]
RCW 19.270.040 Unlawful activities—Installation or execution of software component—Deceptive misrepresentation. It is unlawful for a person who is not an owner or operator to do any of the following with regard to the owner or operator’s computer: (1) Induce an owner or operator to install a computer software component onto the computer by deceptively misrepresenting […]
RCW 19.270.050 Application and construction of RCW 19.270.020 (5) through (11) or 19.270.040. (1) Neither RCW 19.270.020 (5) through (11) nor 19.270.040 apply to any monitoring of, or interaction with, a subscriber’s internet or other network connection or service, or a computer, by a telecommunications carrier, cable operator, computer hardware or software provider, or provider […]
RCW 19.270.060 Who may bring an action—Damages—Attorneys’ fees—Limit of damages. (1) In addition to any other remedies provided by this chapter or any other provision of law, the attorney general, or a provider of computer software or owner of a website or trademark who is adversely affected by reason of a violation of this chapter, […]
RCW 19.270.070 Intent—Chapter preempts local laws. It is the intent of the legislature that this chapter is a matter of statewide concern. This chapter supersedes and preempts all rules, regulations, codes, ordinances, and other laws adopted by a city, county, city and county, municipality, or local agency regarding spyware and notices to consumers from computer […]
RCW 19.270.080 Chapter 19.86 RCW not affected. Chapter 500, Laws of 2005 does not add to, contract, alter, or amend any cause of action allowed under chapter 19.86 RCW and does not affect in any way the application of chapter 19.86 RCW to any future case or fact pattern. [ 2005 c 500 § 8.]
