Senators introduce new Internet security bill
March 29, 2010 by Sam NarisiPosted in: In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Regulations & Compliance, Security
After controversy surrounding a previous proposal, lawmakers have returned with a new federal cybersecurity bill.
The Cybersecurity Act of 2009 was originally introduced last August, but it was stalled amidst controversy over some of its provisions. The opposition’s main gripe: The bill would have allowed the president to take control of the Internet in the event of a serious security threat, effectively giving him access to a “kill switch” that would shut down all online traffic.
A new version of the bill, now called the Cybersecurity Act of 2010, calls for the creation of a joint public-private body that will oversee the response to a cybersecurity emergency, FOX News reports.
Meanwhile, Congress is also considering passage of the Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009, which would place more specific data protection mandates on employers.
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Tags: Cybersecurity Act, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009
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