Spotify isn't music to their ears in the House of Representatives

February 03, 2013

Spotify isn’t welcome in the House of Representatives, but not because members of Congress should be working rather than streaming music. Officials are worried about data protection, which is an important issue these days with hackers everywhere. But it seems rather silly to make Spotify a test case by banning its use in House offices. A hubbub has erupted over the decision. Even though Spotify isn’t a peer-to-peer site -- the likes of which aren’t allowed on Capitol Hill so as to prevent illegal file-sharing and downloads possibly infected with malware -- the music streaming service has been blocked by the House’s IT department, reports Politico. "While Spotify is currently not authorized, the CAO has and will continue to work with outside vendors to enable the popular services that improve member communication capabilities," a spokesman for the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer told the website. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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