[Chapter-delegates] ISOC Statement on CISPA

[Victor Ndonnang]

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[mailto:chapter-delegates-bounces at elists.isoc.org] De la part de Olivier MJ
Crepin-Leblond
Envoyé : vendredi 4 mai 2012 19:29
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Objet : Re: [Chapter-delegates] ISOC Statement on CISPA

Dear Markus,

I find the statement to be fine. Of course, this is a USA internal
matter, but it would also have global repercussions. I am not versed
enough with the right buttons to be pressed to shift opinion in the US
Senate, but should any international dimension be useful, it might be
worth mentioning that passing such a bill in the United States, a
country built on vows of basic freedom being defended, would set a bad
example for all of those countries whose make-up is not built on the
same principles and whose view of democracy is overshadowed by top-down
control of the populace.
Kind regards,

Olivier

On 04/05/2012 16:40, Markus Kummer wrote :
> Dear colleagues,
>
> My apologies: I sent at the wrong version: the corrected version should
read as follows (replacing Congress with the House of Representatives).
>
> 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
House of Representatives 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 also, as an unintended consequence,
have a negative impact on innovation, service del
>  ivery, and, ultimately, future investment and economic growth.
>  
> The Internet Society expresses its hope that the U.S. 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.
>  
>
>
> On May 4, 2012, at 5:26 PM, Markus Kummer wrote:
>
>> 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 del
>  iv
>> ery, 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.
>>
>>
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-- 
Olivier MJ Crépin-Leblond, PhD
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