The SECURE IT Act, S. 3342.

• Position: Senate SECURE IT Act - Brief article

The SECURE IT Act, S. 3342, would establish cybersecurity intelligence sharing between the private sector and multiple centers throughout the federal government. These centers must follow standards set by the secretaries of Commerce and Homeland Security to protect personal and trade information, and those providing information would be protected from legal reprisal or public disclosure of shared content. Additional control is provided to the private sector, as those sharing information must provide consent before data may be shared with government. Any shared knowledge may only be used for cybersecurity, national security, or law enforcement purposes.

The private sector, represented by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, has thrown its support behind SECURE IT.

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