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In reply to the discussion: STOP THIS NOW....THEY DEFENDED DU....STOP THIS BILL!...NOW! [View all]KoKo
(84,711 posts)20. Obama says he will Veto it...But, Do you want to be ON RECORD to SUPPORT HIM?
CISPA Critics Warn Cybersecurity Bill Will Increase Domestic Surveillance and Violate Privacy Rights
As it heads toward a House vote, critics say the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) would allow private internet companies like Google, Facebook and Microsoft to hand over troves of confidential customer records and communications to the National Security Agency, FBI and Department of Homeland Security, effectively legalizing a secret domestic surveillance program already run by the NSA. Backers say the measure is needed to help private firms crackdown on foreign entities including the Chinese and Russian governments committing online economic espionage. The bill has faced widespread opposition from online privacy advocates and even the Obama administration, which has threatened a veto. "CISPA will create an exception to all existing privacy laws so that companies can share very sensitive and personal information directly with the government, including military agencies like the National Security Agency," says Michelle Richardson, legislative counsel for the American Civil Liberties Union. "Once the government has it, they can repurpose it and use it for a number of things, including an undefined national security use." [includes rush transcript]
Filed under Domestic Surveillance, ACLU
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http://www.democracynow.org/2012/4/26/cispa_critics_warn_cybersecurity_bill_will
As it heads toward a House vote, critics say the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) would allow private internet companies like Google, Facebook and Microsoft to hand over troves of confidential customer records and communications to the National Security Agency, FBI and Department of Homeland Security, effectively legalizing a secret domestic surveillance program already run by the NSA. Backers say the measure is needed to help private firms crackdown on foreign entities including the Chinese and Russian governments committing online economic espionage. The bill has faced widespread opposition from online privacy advocates and even the Obama administration, which has threatened a veto. "CISPA will create an exception to all existing privacy laws so that companies can share very sensitive and personal information directly with the government, including military agencies like the National Security Agency," says Michelle Richardson, legislative counsel for the American Civil Liberties Union. "Once the government has it, they can repurpose it and use it for a number of things, including an undefined national security use." [includes rush transcript]
Filed under Domestic Surveillance, ACLU
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http://www.democracynow.org/2012/4/26/cispa_critics_warn_cybersecurity_bill_will
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He will only VETO it if he Knows You CALLED...EFF is Supporting this...they Supported DU in Lawsuit!
KoKo
Apr 2012
#17
After Senate Votes it goes back to House for Reconciliation...Call THEM ANYWAY! n/t
KoKo
Apr 2012
#14
Thanks for the link. None of my 3 reps voted for it, including a tea bagger R.
Dont call me Shirley
Apr 2012
#35
Do you know how to fly a kite? Underground communication with those if you can get one in the air.
lonestarnot
Apr 2012
#8
But...ALL OF US WHO USE INTERNET are EQUALLY VULNERABLE...If EFF IS ON THIS..We need to Be Aware!
KoKo
Apr 2012
#18
These are DARK TIMEs...being Satirical...when this is something about our LOSS OF FREEDOMS.
KoKo
Apr 2012
#25
Keep INFORMED...Even if DNC has Said "Obama Will Veto" Register your Support for Obama to Veto...
KoKo
Apr 2012
#22
Kick your post....House Rushed it through...Thief in the Night....Senate Next...Stop this Bill!
KoKo
Apr 2012
#27