CISPA – are tech giants backing off nervously? - Ireland’s CIO and strategy news and reports service. The CISPA internet surveillance bill in the US – which looked like it had the unanimous support of tech giants like Facebook and Microsoft – appears to be losing support or causing rifts in the industry. Mozilla has become the first tech company to speak out against the legislation. The Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) was cleared last week in the US House of Representatives, 248 to 168. According to Forbes, Mozilla issued the following statement: “While we wholeheartedly support a more secure internet, CISPA has a broad and alarming reach that goes far beyond internet security.
“The bill infringes on our privacy, includes vague definitions of cybersecurity, and grants immunities to companies and government that are too broad around information misuse. We hope the Senate takes the time to fully and openly consider these issues with stakeholder input before moving forward with this legislation,” Mozilla said. So remind us, what is CISPA? John Kennedy. Mozilla Speaks Out Against CISPA. Mozilla Criticizes CISPA for Having Broad, Alarming Reach. Mozilla has publicly decried the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA), a controversial cybersecurity bill recently approved by the House of Representatives that is now being considered in the Senate.
In a statement to Forbes, the head of Mozilla's Privacy and Public Policy Department said: "While we wholeheartedly support a more secure Internet, CISPA has a broad and alarming reach that goes far beyond Internet security. The bill infringes on our privacy, includes vague definitions of cybersecurity, and grants immunities to companies and government that are too broad around information misuse. We hope the Senate takes the time to fully and openly consider these issues with stakeholder input before moving forward with this legislation. " The purpose of CISPA, which was introduced to the House in November 2011, is to allow the government and corporations to work together to protect the United States from foreign online attacks.
Mozilla Slams CISPA, Breaking Silicon Valley's Silence On Cybersecurity Bill. Anonymous taking the battle against CISPA to the streets (video) Anonymous has been battling against CISPA for some time - now they are starting "Operation Defense. Phase II" calling on people to take to the streets against the invasive legislation. The group has now admitted that distributed denial of service attacks (DDoS) are not as effective as they were last year.
They state that a number of major web sites have now upgraded their servers to manage the attacks. Now they are telling people to take to the streets against the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act. They are calling on Americans to protest outside the local offices of companies that support the draconian bill which was adopted by the House on Thursday. In the above video statement, Anonymous states: “This is a special emergency message regarding the status of the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act. CISPA has passed the legislature. Read more... Ron Paul is right about CISPA: It must be stopped - The Young Turks with Cenk Uygur. EFF: Opposition to CISPA from Security Experts... & Conservatives! Anti-CISPA Petition On Avaaz.org Approaches 800,000 Signatures. » CISPA Amendment Allows DHS to Intercept Tax Returns Alex Jones.
Perennial big government advocate Sheila Jackson Lee strikes again Paul Joseph Watson Infowars.com Wednesday, April 25, 2012 An amendment introduced to the controversial CISPA bill by perennial big government advocate Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee would empower the Department of Homeland Security to intercept online IRS tax returns and any other Internet traffic deemed to transit networks owned by the federal government or operated on its behalf.
“Jackson Lee’s amendment (PDF) is broad enough to sweep in government contractors and university networks such as Internet2 and CENIC, said a telecommunications attorney who did not want to be identified because of client sensitivity. It also appears to cover open Wi-Fi networks run by federal agencies and networks in government-provided housing,” reports CNet’s Declan McCullagh. Paul Joseph Watson is the editor and writer for Prison Planet.com. This article was posted: Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at 6:29 am Print this page. BLM Nesting Ground Discovered. Stupid Politics As Usual To Drive The CISPA Narrative. White House threatens to veto House's CISPA cybersecurity bill. The White House threatened to veto a controversial House cybersecurity bill on Wednesday, saying the measure would fail to protect critical infrastructure systems and would undermine Internet privacy.
The House is expected to approve the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) on Friday. "Legislation should address core critical infrastructure vulnerabilities without sacrificing the fundamental values of privacy and civil liberties for our citizens, especially at a time our Nation is facing challenges to our economic well-being and national security," the White House said. The goal of CISPA is to help companies beef up their defenses against hackers who steal business secrets, rob customers' financial information and wreak havoc on computer systems. The bill would tear down legal barriers that discourage companies from sharing information about cyber threats.
The administration said it supports increasing information-sharing but that CISPA lacks adequate privacy protections. Advocacy group flip-flops twice over CISPA surveillance bill | Privacy Inc. News analysis Politicians behind a surveillance bill that would let Internet companies open their networks to the U.S. government briefly found a new friend this week: a non-profit group known for its privacy advocacy. Until yesterday, opposition to the CISPA legislation appeared to be growing , with Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul and House Democrats raising new concerns. A petition opposing the bill, also known as the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act, had garnered nearly 800,000 signatures.
Then the Center for Democracy and Technology, a well-known advocacy group based in Washington, D.C., defected from the expanding anti-CISPA coalition. In a statement yesterday, CDT announced that "we will not oppose" the bill going to the floor for a vote. CDT's timing could not have been more auspicious for the backers of the controversial cybersecurity bill, who have been trying to solidify support before a House floor debate that begins tomorrow. And so, around 6 p.m. White House threatens veto of CISPA cyber security bill | Security. News April 25, 2012 07:34 PM ET Computerworld - The White House today threatened a veto of the controversial Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) if the bill reaches President Obama's desk in its present form. In a statement issued Wednesday afternoon, the Executive Office of the President expressed concern over the lack of privacy safeguards in the CISPA bill and said it "strongly opposes" H.R. 3523 as written.
"H.R. 3523 effectively treats domestic cybersecurity as an intelligence activity and thus, significantly departs from longstanding efforts to treat the Internet and cyberspace as civilian spheres," the statement read. If the bill was presented to the President, "his senior advisors would recommend that he veto the bill. " The White House veto threat comes on the eve of a scheduled vote on the bill in the House on Thursday. Rep. CISPA: A guide to the 'Big Brother' cyber security bill. Obama “Can’t Wait” To Sign CISPA Into Law. President Barack Obama simply “can’t wait” to bypass Congress and use executive privilege to advance his political agenda, but even though his administration has expressed its opposition to the draconian CISPA bill, don’t hold your breath for a veto. Earlier this week the New York Times reported on how Obama had personally invented the slogan “We Can’t Wait” to characterize his intention to “aggressively use executive power to govern in the face of Congressional obstructionism.”
However, Obama ‘s penchant for defying Congress seems to lose its steam when there’s a bill to be passed that will strip Americans of what’s left of their fourth amendment rights. The Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) orders ISPs to share Internet data of users with government “notwithstanding any other provision of law.” “The Obama administration opposes Cispa,” he told the Guardian. “The president has called for comprehensive cybersecurity legislation. According to its co-author Rep. » Obama Opposes CISPA, But Will Sign It Anyway Alex Jones. Get ready for another NDAA-style bait and switch Paul Joseph Watson Infowars.com Wednesday, April 25, 2012 President Barack Obama simply “can’t wait” to bypass Congress and use executive privilege to advance his political agenda, but even though his administration has expressed its opposition to the draconian CISPA bill, don’t hold your breath for a veto.
Earlier this week the New York Times reported on how Obama had personally invented the slogan “We Can’t Wait” to characterize his intention to “aggressively use executive power to govern in the face of Congressional obstructionism.” However, Obama ‘s penchant for defying Congress seems to lose its steam when there’s a bill to be passed that will strip Americans of what’s left of their fourth amendment rights. The Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) orders ISPs to share Internet data of users with government “notwithstanding any other provision of law.” “The Obama administration opposes Cispa,” he told the Guardian. Congress Considering CISPA Amendments. CISPA Authors Confident Bill Will Pass Despite Rising Opposition. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Mich), author of the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act, better known as CISPA, is confident the bill has enough support in the House to pass when it comes up for a vote Friday.
Rising opposition from privacy groups and concerned Internet users has not shaken his belief. "This isn't about scrambling for votes, we're well passed that," Rep. Rogers (R-Mich.) said on a media conference call Tuesday afternoon. [More from Mashable: ‘Moms for Mitt’ Flock to New Romney Facebook Community [EXCLUSIVE]] CISPA is designed to allow private businesses and the government to share information about cybersecurity threats, which advocates say will increase the U.S. government's ability to fight off cyberattacks. [More from Mashable: CISPA Won’t Die — It’s More Like the PATRIOT Act than SOPA] "We've gone through most of the privacy concerns expressed by privacy and civil liberties communities and by technology companies like Facebook," said Rogers.
Proposed Amendments to #CISPA Don't Protect Privacy. Obama sides with privacy advocates, threatens CISPA veto. This is a bit of an eye-opener: the Obama administration threatened Wednesday to veto HR 3523, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act, because of concerns about the bill's impact on privacy. Sponsored by the top Republican and Democrat on the House Intelligence committee, CISPA would let federal agents share classified information about hackers with Internet service providers, utilities and online networks. More controversially, it would also encourage online services to share information about cyber threats with the federal government. The administration had previously indicated that it was concerned about the measure, but that was before sponsors made or pledged to make a series of changes to limit the type of information shared with the feds, restrict what the government could do with that information and narrow the immunity given services that share information about threats.
The chairman of the House Intelligence committee, Rep. What is CISPA And Why Would The President Veto It? Why CISPA Can't be Fixed. Obama threatens to veto CISPA cybersecurity bill, citing privacy concerns. On Wednesday, two days before the expected House vote, the Obama administration expressed its concerns. The bill, it said in a statement, “fails to provide authorities to ensure that the nation’s core critical infrastructure is protected while repealing important provisions” of privacy law. The legislation would make it easier for the government to share classified data with the private sector and for the private sector, in turn, to share data voluntarily with the government. Advocates say the exchange of information about cyberthreats could help companies improve their defenses against attacks. The bill’s co-sponsors, Reps. But the White House, which had refrained from publicly taking issue with any specific cyber-legislation before Wednesday, said the bill allows broad sharing of information with government agencies without sufficiently establishing ways to anonymize personal information or ensure that data are used only for appropriate purposes.
Then, Rep. House Poised to Debate CISPA: Where Are We Now? The House of Representatives is expected to begin debate on cyber-security legislation today, despite claims from privacy groups and technology experts that there are serious problems with the bill. Introduced by Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Mich.) and Dutch Ruppersberger (D-Md.) in November, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) defines a new framework that would allow companies and governments to share information collected online with one another in order to fight cyber-attacks. CISPA is just one of several pieces of cyber-security legislation currently making its way through Congress. Rogers said the bill would "help the private sector defend itself from advanced cyber threats. " Many privacy watchers, including the American Civil Liberties Union, Electronic Frontier Foundation, and Center for Democracy and Technology, were concerned the broad language used in the CISPA could threaten people's privacy in unacceptable ways.
"We worked very hard to improve this bill. Obama May Back Down From CISPA Veto. The House of Representatives is expected to begin debate on a controversial piece of cyber-security legislation today. The White House has weighed in, promising to veto the bill in its current form, but there are plenty who doubt that will happen. Introduced by Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Mich.) and Dutch Ruppersberger (D-Md.) in November, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) defines a new framework that would allow companies and governments to share information collected online with one another in order to fight cyber-attacks.
As PCMag reported earlier, The White House Office of Management and Budget criticized CISPA for departing "from longstanding efforts to treat the Internet and cyberspace as civilian spheres. " Many privacy watchers, including the American Civil Liberties Union, Electronic Frontier Foundation, and Center for Democracy and Technology, said the the broad language used in the CISPA could threaten people's privacy in unacceptable ways. House approves cybersecurity bill over Obama veto threat - The Hill's Floor Action. The House on Thursday approved controversial cybersecurity legislation that the Obama administration has threatened to veto.
Members approved the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection (CISPA) act, H.R. 3523, in a 248-168 vote that split both parties somewhat. The bill was supported by 42 Democrats, while 28 Republicans opposed it. The House approved the bill after making a number of changes aimed at limiting the way the government could use the information that companies provide. CISPA would make it easier for companies to share information with the government about the threats facing their networks.
Supporters — Republicans and Democrats alike — said the proposal is a reasonable compromise between the need for privacy and security. "The intelligence community has the ability to detect these cyber threats, these malicious codes and viruses, before they are able to attack our networks," said Intelligence Committee ranking member Dutch Ruppersberger (D-Md.). Rep. Urge Your Representative to Oppose HR 3523, the "Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act of 2011" (CISPA).
House Passes CISPA: Make Sure It Dies In The Senate. House Passes CISPA: Make Sure It Dies In The Senate. Insanity: CISPA Just Got Way Worse, And Then Passed On Rushed Vote. U.S. House passes controversial CISPA Internet security bill. CISPA Passes House In Unexpected Last-Minute Vote. Obama Threatens To Veto CISPA: Encourage Him To Stand Strong. Civil Liberties in the Digital Age: Weekly Highlights (4/20/2012) A Null Byte Call to Arms: Join the Fight Against Ignorance - Business Insider. The Ghost of SOPA Has Congress Spooked. Facts on #CISPA. CISPAcat: using memes to fight America's terrible, net-breaking "cybersecurity" bill. Rights Groups Promote 'Stop Cyber Spying' Week. CISPA vote coming next week: How to fight back now. Spreading CISPA Awareness (Similar to SOPA, But Worse), Anonymous Initiates Tweet Bomb. Cispa will give US unprecedented access, internet privacy advocates warn | World news.
A divided Congress confronts a rising cyberthreat - Technology & science - Security. Why Is It Necessary For The Federal Government To Turn The United States Into A Prison Camp? | Hawaii News Daily — World. South Asia Mail. The Racial Reality That Makes Online Security Bills So Scary. House gears up for 'cyber week,' but security bill’s fate rests with Senate. CISPA Is Up For Vote This Week: Help Kill It Now. Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protect Act (CISPA)
CISPA- the new SOPA. CISPA is Terrible for Transparency. Stop the online spying bill. Big Brother’s latest surveillance plan: Planting Spyware On Your Systems. CISPA gets a rewrite but still threatens Americans' privacy | Privacy Inc. Tell Congress: No Cyber Spying! No CISPA! Facebook supports Cispa cyber-security bill.
CISPA sponsors narrow bill. Facebook Supports CISPA Monitoring Bill. Facebook Doesn't Have to Trample On Our Privacy Rights in the Name of Cybersecurity. CISPA: Just the Facts CIO.com. CISPA Is The New SOPA: Help Kill It. Tech Law: Sizing Up CISPA's Security Bona Fides. CISPA: Facebook Explains Support For Controversial Cybersecurity Bill. Daily Kos Action. CISPA Won't Die -- It's More Like the Patriot Act than SOPA. Cybersecurity Bill's Authors Will Add Amendments To Address Privacy Concerns. Opposes CISPA on Hackers and Founders Panel. Stop CISPA and Protect Our Internet – Cheezburger Company Blog. Act now: House to vote on CISPA Thursday. Bouchat: New bill would introduce Big Brother to the Internet. Need proof that CISPA stinks? Open your history books. Google acknowledges lobbying on cybersecurity bill CISPA. It's 'Cyber Week' in Congress as CISPA and Other Bills up for a Vote.
Democrat plans privacy amendment to cybersecurity bill. CISPA Would Allow Cyber Monitoring And Sharing Between Internet Companies, Government. Security Experts, Internet Engineers Urge Lawmakers to Drop CISPA. Are All CISPA Supporters What They Appear to Be? CISPA schedule: Debate begins Thursday, vote by Friday afternoon. Cispa cybersecurity bill opposed by Obama administration | Technology.
Congress Votes On CISPA This Week: Tell Your Lawmakers To Oppose It. Are You Worried CISPA Could Be Another SOPA? [POLL] CISPA Is The New SOPA: Help Kill It. A Terrifying Look Into The NSA's Ability To Capture And Analyze Pretty Much Every Communication. Co-sponsors Top 100 for the Rogers-Ruppersberger Bipartisan Cyber Bill | The Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. Senators Ramp Up Fear Mongering To Try To Rush Through Cybersecurity Bill. Forget SOPA, You Should Be Worried About This Cybersecurity Bill. Don’t Let Congress Use "Cybersecurity" Fears to Trample on Civil Liberties. Slow Down, Homeland Security: Does Everyone Really Agree That We Need Cybersecurity Legislation Now? Warrantless Wiretapping stories at Techdirt. R. 3523: Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act of 2011. CISPA Is A Really Bad Bill, And Here's Why.
After killing SOPA, Internet activists take aim at a new House cybersecurity bill. Vietnam: Draft Decree Would End Online Anonymity, Force Foreign Internet Firms To Censor. Activists plan week of protests against new House cybersecurity legislation.