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One thing that does not seem to be often discussed is that CISPA data can be used to investigate and prosecute crimes. Specifically, crimes involving harm to mi
by sehugg 14y ago
One thing that does not seem to be often discussed is that CISPA data can be used to investigate and prosecute crimes. Specifically, crimes involving harm to minors or serious bodily harm.
No one likes to see adults or minors injured, but this inclusion is at odds with proponents' claim that it CISPA is only "for cybersecurity purposes". Even the House Committee on Intelligence's own FAQ seems to contradict the bill's text in its first entry:
http://intelligence.house.gov/sites/intelligence.house.gov/files/images/041613cispamythfact.pdf http://intelligence.house.gov/sites/intelligence.house.gov/f...
"Serious bodily harm" isn't a term which just covers terrorist acts; it covers things like automobile accidents. One wonders if data collected under CISPA could be used to find and prosecute drunk drivers in a National Park -- hey, it prevents serious bodily harm and it's on Federal property, right?
Other claims that the bill's language is too broad and needs more work:
http://www.legislationandpolicy.com/747/cispa-and-the-need-to-increase-cyber-security-without-infringing-on-personal-privacy/ http://www.legislationandpolicy.com/747/cispa-and-the-need-t...
http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/omb/legislative/sap/113/saphr624r_20130416.pdf http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/omb/legislativ...
- lawnchair_larry 14y agoTalking about protecting minors is usually a good thing to thrown into a dirty bill that can't stand on it's own, as a weak appeal to emotion. Sadly, it works.