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The Cybersecurity Act of 2009 would, for example, give the President unfettered power to shut down Internet traffic in emergencies ... on national security grounds.
The bill would grant the Commerce Department the ability to override all privacy laws to access any information about Internet usage in connection with a new role in tracking cybersecurity threats.




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9 posted on 04/06/2009 8:44:24 AM PDT by bamahead (Few men desire liberty; most men wish only for a just master. -- Sallust)
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a lot of things would not be accessible, for one—cell phones.

the band width would go to the military and police.


15 posted on 04/06/2009 9:34:53 AM PDT by ken21 (the only thing we have to fear is fdr deja vu.)
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