Blog Post
May 2, 2012
Seyfarth Attorneys to Speak at 2012 ITechLaw World Technology Law Conference & Annual Meeting on New Online Anti-Piracy Initiatives in the U.S. and Europe
Late last Thursday, April 26, 2012, the U.S. House of Representatives approved the Cyber Intelligence Security Protection Act (CISPA). CISPA is a cybersecurity bill that allows the government and U.S. companies to share confidential and classified information regarding potential cyber attacks. The purpose of the bill is to strengthen U.S. infrastructure and protect it from hackers who steal valuable information, including prized trade secrets.
We previously blogged about the Department of Justice’s support for an expansive reading of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act to strengthen national security and protect critical infrastructure.
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