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They'll be able to compromise personal privacy. Preventing cyberattacks will be claimed as pretext.
Last fall, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta warned of a "cyber Pearl Harbor." It could "cause physical destruction and loss of life," he said. It could "paralyze and shock the nation and create a new profound sense of vulnerability."
US officials never lack for hyperbole. Fear-mongering is longstanding policy. Lies substitute for truth and full disclosure.
CISPA 2.0 reflects old wine in new bottles. Troublesome issues remain. EFF addressed them.
New legislation lets business use cybersecurity systems. Doing so permits accessing alleged cybersecurity threat information (CTI).
Personal communications are included. Perceived threats to networks or systems are pretexts.
Imposed limitations are weak. They only involve acting for vaguely defined cybersecurity purposes.
At the same time, broad immunity from legal liability for monitoring, acquiring, or sharing CTI is extended. It's given as long as entities act "in good faith."
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