House Committee Advances Extension of Key Cybersecurity Law Amidst Controversy
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Contributed by: Drex DeFord
Summary
The House Homeland Security Committee has approved a measure to extend the Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Act of 2015, which enables the private sector to share cyber threat intelligence with the U.S. government while providing liability protections. The proposed WIMWIG Act aims to extend the law for another ten years and is poised for consideration by the full House. However, the process has faced criticism for its rushed nature and concerns about potential censorship by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). This legislative move highlights the increasing importance of cybersecurity in healthcare and the need for transparent frameworks to protect both patient data and free speech.
