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Federal cyber security law voted down – executive order on the way?
Despite support from President Obama, a major proposal for a cyber security law has been voted down in the Senate. Experts say that may mean an executive order is on its away.
Senate considers national data breach notification law
Most businesses are already required by state law to notify affected people after a data breach, but a new proposed data breach notification law in Congress could make compliance easier and less complicated.
Revamped Secure IT Act introduced in the Senate
We’ve reported recently on proposals for cybersecurity laws being drafted and introduced in Congress. Now here comes a new proposal from Senate Republicans.
Alternative IT security law proposed in Senate
As the debate continues over various proposed federal IT security laws, a new bill has been introduced that’s being labeled a compromise between different proposals.
Alternate IT security law proposed in Senate
In response to a wide-reaching IT security law proposed in Congress, a group of Senators has introduced a different, more business-friendly bill.
Information security law would increase IT costs for businesses, critics say
A new information security law has been proposed in the Senate. If it’s passed, it could increase IT costs for many private companies, according to opponents of the bill.
SOPA sponsor pushes another controversial Internet bill
The sponsor of the controversial Stop Online Piracy Act, or SOPA, is backing another bill that many critics say will diminish web users’ privacy.
Report: Information security laws would endanger privacy
As the federal government comes closer to passing laws designed to protect information security, some observers say the government’s cybersecurity efforts will hurt civil liberties and put sensitive personal information at risk.
New data protection law would increase IT’s security burden
If it’s passed, a recently proposed federal law could change the way your IT department approaches information security.