This bill makes it illegal to use software or other technology to bypass security measures that online retailers put in place to limit purchases and manage inventory—commonly known as "bot attacks." The law also prohibits knowingly buying and reselling products obtained through such circumvention. The bill applies to anyone engaged in this conduct in interstate commerce. The Federal Trade Commission will enforce the law as an unfair and deceptive trade practice, and state attorneys general can also bring civil lawsuits on behalf of consumers to stop violations and recover damages. The legislation includes exceptions for legitimate security research and investigations into potential violations. No specific funding or implementation timeline is included in the bill.
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