Region: North America
CISA likely postponed again — Former DOJ counsel wants some MLAT fixes along with ECPA reform
Privacy Groups Take to Blogosphere to #STOPCISA
Civil society organizations are today “blogging back” against the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA, S. 754), a cybersurveillance proposal.
#StopCISA
When asked why he robbed banks, Willie Sutton famously said, “because that’s where the money is.” In the digital era, data equals dollars, and it is stockpiled by the world’s largest organizations. In past years, massive data breaches at companies like Anthem, Home Depot, Target, Sony, Staples, and TJ Maxx have resulted in unauthorized access of the data from millions of people.
CISA races clock to Senate floor — Poll: Americans don’t support hacking back vs. nation states
Civil liberties groups mobilize against CISA and more
Privacy groups turn to fax machines in cyber bill fight
Join Access in a Week of Action opposing cyber surveillance #StopCISA
Access and more than a dozen other groups are asking you to join us in a Week of Action to Stop CISA. The Senate will likely vote on the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA) as soon as this week, and only you can stop it.
What’s Inside the Justice Department’s Secret Cybersecurity Memo?
Access to U.S.: Listen to world human rights body and end unlawful surveillance
On Monday, July 20th, the U.S. State Department held a consultation with civil society to discuss the recommendations that the U.S. received during a U.N. review of its human rights record. Access participated remotely, and asked representatives of the Obama Administration to accept 16 recommendations regarding the right to privacy and unlawful surveillance. The recommendations include conducting a review of U.S. national laws and policies in order to ensure that all surveillance of digital communications is consistent with international human rights obligations.