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• Latest Action: May 07, 2012 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Select Committee on Intelligence.

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This bill's most-recent vote occurred on April 26, 2012, with a roll call of 248 ayes, 168 nays, and 15 not voting.
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• This bill seeks to change how "cyber threat intelligence" information is shared between private entities and the federal government. All existing laws protecting the privacy of individuals would be voided in order to encourage private entities to share more user information with the government without a warrant. The government would be able to use the shared information for many law enforcement purposes other than preventing cyber attacks.

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• COMPTEL

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• Boeing

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• Cyber, Space & Intelligence Association

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• Facebook

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• FreedomWorks

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• National Coalition Against Censorship

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Highest Rated User Comments

• On April 09, 2012, by sircurmudgeon - I'm uncertain about censorship, but it allows any private company or government organization that gets this clearance authorization to monitor and collect everything we do over the internet or their controlled assets AND share it with any other organization or company (with similar authorization) without legal recourse to sue them as long as they can prove their actions were in 'good faith' whatever that means. There is no legal requirement to inform anyone using their services that they participate in this practice, nor offer who they participate in information sharing with. Also, they get to decide what the conditions are for selecting who and what to monitor, collect, and share. This is very open ended language that is virtually carte blanche permission to do whatever they want with our information. This makes facebook privacy issues look like a joke. I wouldn't feel protected at all. I would feel less safe. Normally, this level of data access would require a warrant from a judge.

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  As noted by sircurmudgeon, a user on OpenCongress.org, on April 09, 2012, "I'm uncertain about censorship, but it allows any private company or government organization that gets this clearance authorization to monitor and collect everything we do over the internet or their controlled assets AND share it with any other organization or company (with similar authorization) without legal recourse to sue them as long as they can prove their actions were in 'good faith' whatever that means. There is no legal requirement to inform anyone using their services that they participate in this practice, nor offer who they participate in information sharing with. Also, they get to decide what the conditions are for selecting who and what to monitor, collect, and share. This is very open ended language that is virtually carte blanche permission to do whatever they want with our information. This makes facebook privacy issues look like a joke. I wouldn't feel protected at all. I would feel less safe. Normally, this level of data access would require a warrant from a judge."
• On April 09, 2012, by susanherrera777 - You have to understand that the internet imposes a threat to National Security (as per the US Government) so they have to create any kind of bill possible in order to so called "censor" , or "secure", or "protect", us and themselves. Its all just another sham. The internet is a open book resource. Its actually, for the people, by the people. Hey, just like our American Government books in High School used to say until we woke up to the reality that our present Government is for Corporations and NOT FOR THE PEOPLE OR BY THE PEOPLE. WE HAVE STRAYED FAR FAR FROM OUR CONSTITUTION. WHY DON'T THEY JUST LEAVE THE INTERNET(THE PEOPLE) IN PEACE. We are not doing anyone harm by enjoying the liberties thereof.

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  As noted by susanherrera777, a user on OpenCongress.org, on April 09, 2012, "You have to understand that the internet imposes a threat to National Security (as per the US Government) so they have to create any kind of bill possible in order to so called "censor" , or "secure", or "protect", us and themselves. Its all just another sham. The internet is a open book resource. Its actually, for the people, by the people. Hey, just like our American Government books in High School used to say until we woke up to the reality that our present Government is for Corporations and NOT FOR THE PEOPLE OR BY THE PEOPLE. WE HAVE STRAYED FAR FAR FROM OUR CONSTITUTION. WHY DON'T THEY JUST LEAVE THE INTERNET(THE PEOPLE) IN PEACE. We are not doing anyone harm by enjoying the liberties thereof. "
• On April 21, 2012, by knightenvy - This bill is dangerous for many reasons. To make it simple, I will use a list. Allows private companies to give information to government to help stop cyber crimes. In order to determine this, private companies are allowed to monitor and filter any information. Should the private company give the information to the government, the user has little or now recourse to go after the company for invasion of privacy regardless of damages done. Government (as of last revision) has to use the information for cyber security, but as long as that criteria is met, it can be used for any other reason or given to any government agency. The bill does not adequately define just what cyber security purpose is. The bill does not dictate a specific agency to use the information (you do not want the NSA to get anything). The NSA and other government agencies can take actions outside the bills scope if they see fit. Lastly, the bill states that it overrides ALL OTHER PRIVACY LAWS!

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  As noted by knightenvy, a user on OpenCongress.org, on April 21, 2012, "This bill is dangerous for many reasons. To make it simple, I will use a list. Allows private companies to give information to government to help stop cyber crimes. In order to determine this, private companies are allowed to monitor and filter any information. Should the private company give the information to the government, the user has little or now recourse to go after the company for invasion of privacy regardless of damages done. Government (as of last revision) has to use the information for cyber security, but as long as that criteria is met, it can be used for any other reason or given to any government agency. The bill does not adequately define just what cyber security purpose is. The bill does not dictate a specific agency to use the information (you do not want the NSA to get anything). The NSA and other government agencies can take actions outside the bills scope if they see fit. Lastly, the bill states that it overrides ALL OTHER PRIVACY LAWS!"

Highly Rated Blog Articles

• The Greatest Legislative Attack on Freedom in 150 Years - July 28, 2012 by DTV Admin - H.R. 3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act – Allows government and internet service providers to collect private texts, emails, phone call details and web browser history without warrants or any means of ...

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  As noted by DTV Admin on July 28, 2012, "H.R. 3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act – Allows government and internet service providers to collect private texts, emails, phone call details and web browser history without warrants or any means of ..." (/url?q=http://www.decidingthevote.com/the-greatest-legislative-attack-on-freedom-in-150-years/&sa=U&ei=imMVUM6WCoOm8gSSroCQBQ&ved=0CCUQmAEwAg&usg=AFQjCNHNJ_FCtYllM8O_jDoEz_61Ch2q6Q)
• HR 3523: Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act - July 15, 2012 by sto_blog - The Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA): H.R. 3523: Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act - POPVOX.com order determined by social media popularity Endorsing Organizations Dear Representative ...

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• HR 3523: Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act - July 15, 2012 by sto_blog - The Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA): H.R. 3523: Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act - POPVOX.com order determined by social media popularity Endorsing Organizations Dear Representative ...

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Highly Rated News Articles

• Daily Kos Elections Arizona primary & Oklahoma runoff preview - August 28, 2012 by Swing State Project - • AZ-Sen (R): For a while there, it looked like free-spending businessman Wil Cardon might have a chance to upset Rep. Jeff Flake, who wound up as the establishment choice despite some serious idiosyncracies. But with a month to go in the race, presumabl

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• Rockefeller 'Baffled' by Chamber Opposition to Cybersecurity Bill - July 30, 2012 by Broadcasting Cable - "[T]he Chamber continues to support consensus-oriented cybersecurity legislation, including H.R. 3523, the ‘Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act' (CISPA), which passed the House in April, and S. 3342, ‘SECURE IT,' which tracks closely

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  As noted by Broadcasting Cable on July 30, 2012, ""[T]he Chamber continues to support consensus-oriented cybersecurity legislation, including H.R. 3523, the ‘Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act' (CISPA), which passed the House in April, and S. 3342, ‘SECURE IT,' which tracks closely " (http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/487918-Rockefeller_Baffled_by_Chamber_Opposition_to_Cybersecurity_Bill.php)
• Comparison of Information Sharing, Monitoring and Countermeasures Provisions in Cybersecurity Bills - July 29, 2012 by BeSpacific - Despite a White House veto threat, the House passed the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act, H.R. 3523 (“CISPA”) on April 26 on a vote of 248-168. It will be reconciled with cybersecurity legislation that the Senate passes.

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