Google, Apple Lead Massive List of Companies Supporting CISPA

redletterdave writes "TechNet, the trade association representing and led by dozens of prominent technology companies including Google, Apple and Facebook, has formally come out in support of CISPA, sending a letter to the U.S. House of Representatives. The letter said: 'We commend the committee for providing liability protections to companies participating in voluntary information-sharing and applaud the committee's efforts to work with a wide range of stakeholders to address issues such as strengthening privacy protections. As the legislative process unfolds, we look forward to continuing the dialogue with you and your colleagues on further privacy protections, including discussions on the role of a civilian interface for information sharing.'" The White House won't support the bill in its current form, but they plan to work with legislators on a compromise. The current text of the bill is available online.

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The anal-probe industry likes it

[Animats]

All the companies named are from the anal-probe sector of the tech industry.

Re:The anal-probe industry likes it

[wierd_w]

There's a reason I called it "Dildo legislation" over a year ago. Twice!

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Re:The anal-probe industry likes it

[Sponge Bath]

I don't see EA on that list. No anal-probe industry is complete without the kind hand of Electronic Arts.