Obama Administration Threatens CISPA Veto, EFF Urges Action

An anonymous reader sent in word that the Obama administration is threatening to veto CISPA in its current form because "The Administration, however, remains concerned that the bill does not require private entities to take reasonable steps to remove irrelevant personal information (PDF) when sending cybersecurity data to the government or other private sector entities. Citizens have a right to know that corporations will be held accountable — and not granted immunity — for failing to safeguard personal information adequately. The Administration is committed to working with all stakeholders to find a workable solution to this challenge." Ars has a few more details, the EFF urges U.S. citizens to oppose the bill, and one of the sponsors tweeted that those opposed to the bill are basement dwelling fourteen-year-olds. Note that the Administration still wants there to be some kind of comprehensive data sharing law in the name of cybersecurity, so this may very well rear its head again in the coming months.

Comments

We're not 14-year-old basement dwellers

[dkleinsc]

We're 41-year-old basement dwellers, you insensitive clod!

Land of the Free*

[EvilSS]

So I guess "Land of the Free" is now the equivalent of "Unlimited Internet". Guess we'll need to insert a fast-talking legal disclaimer guy into the national anthem now.

Re:Why, America? Damn.

[pvera]

It's basically one group wants to stick a rebar up your ass, Obama says "no, a silicone dildo with lube will do", EFF says "don't stick anything up our asses."

I am so stealing your example.