Unfortunately, Internet laws are outdated for this type of thing. With no cyberstalking law to apply, she’s been charged with harrassment and breach of the peace.

This type of outrageous conduct is too common these days. I’ve seen cases where cyberstalking and harrassment has occurred more than a decade after the relationship has ended.

Not content to stalk, some even resort to spyware. Don’t let the stiff penalties mentioned in the press release about the indictment fool you. Of those caught, the punishment was minimal.

How will this affect your business?

Hopefully not at all.

But here’s the danger. If some form of this bill becomes law, Congress has a propensity to screw things up when it comes to the Internet because, quite frankly, most legislators are clueless when it comes to the Internet.

Legitimate data collection activities could be outlawed by poorly written legislation.

Also note that the biggest proponents of this legislation are those who seem to be RIAA and MPAA advocates on Capitol Hill. What’s good for the recording and movie industries isn’t necessarily good for your business.

Just keep tabs on this and hope the bill dies. As you know, a new law isn’t going to stop malicious spyware from being created or distributed. Political posturing with a bad law just brings headaches and lawsuits.

Hat tip to PC Advisor.