[Chapter-delegates] ISOC Statement on CISPA

[Markus Kummer]

Dear colleagues,

We are planning to issue the statement below on CISPA,. It is our intention to post it on Monday.

Please let us know should you have any comments. 

Best regards
Markus


Quote: The Internet Society (ISOC) is concerned  about legislation currently under consideration in the United States.  The proposed Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) was passed last week by the  United States Congress and is now before the Senate.. The Bill aims to provide more effective channels of communication across different federal agencies and private entities in relation to online threats. While the Internet Society recognizes the need for national security, it is concerned about the potentially broad scope of CISPA and the consequent impact this legislation might have on users' rights, especially in relation to online privacy. We are also concerned that the draft Bill might bypass existing legal and private contractual obligations to protect Internet users' privacy, and lacks judicial oversight. Furthermore, placing burdensome security roles on intermediaries may, as an unintended consequence, have a a negative impact on innovation, service delivery, and, ultimately, future investment and economic growth.

The Internet Society expresses its hope that the Senate will revise the current text and work to address privacy considerations and protect  citizens' rights and civil liberties in any future  cybersecurity legislation. Unquote.