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Op-Ed: CISPA is coming back again in the US Senate

Washington - The National Security Agency director Keith Alexander is pushing for the introduction of a revised version of the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act to be introduced into the US Senate.

CISPA is 'dead for now' as the measure is halted in Senate

Washington - Those with Internet privacy concerns can breathe a sigh of relief, at least for now. Senate has halted the Cyber Information Sharing and Protection Act in its current form due to privacy concerns.

Op-Ed: 'Zombie' CISPA passes US House of Representatives, next to Senate

Having risen from the "dead", the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protect Act (CISPA) is now heading towards the Senate after being passed by the US House of Representatives. Internet users are about to lose their privacy worldwide.

Op-Ed: Threats to online privacy rise as CISPA to be reintroduced

Washington - Rep. Mike Rogers, a Republican from Michigan and Sen. Dutch Ruppersberger, a Democrat from California, intend to reintroduce the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA), a bill that critics claim threatens Internet privacy.

'Declaration of Internet Freedom' — to keep the Internet free

Many of the web giants and other organizations are joining together to sign a Declaration of Internet Freedom, to keep the internet free and open.

Digital Bill of Rights proposed by bi-partisan SOPA opponents

Two lawmakers from opposing sides of the political spectrum are proposing a Digital Bill of Rights to protect the Internet.

The Internet Defense League — fighting for a free Internet

A new league is out there and fighting to defend our freedom on the Internet. Those with a website, blog or even a YouTube channel can join the fight.

Reddit co-founder won't buy Facebook stock over CISPA support

Reddit co-founder Alex Ohanian won't be buying any stock in Facebook and has denounced them over their support of CISPA.

Mozilla slams CISPA — Microsoft flips support yet again

While most of Silicon Valley is silent on the subject, Mozilla has now spoken up against the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act.

Microsoft has change of heart about CISPA — drops support

Microsoft has decided not to back CISPA citing consumer privacy concerns. One of the major corporate supporters of the draconian bill backs down.

Anonymous taking the battle against CISPA to the streets (video)

Anonymous has been battling against CISPA for some time - now they are starting "Operation Defense. Phase II" calling on people to take to the streets against the invasive legislation.

U.S. House passes controversial CISPA Internet security bill

Washington - The U.S. House of Representatives passed the CISPA cybersecurity bill today, despite protests by civil liberties groups who point out that it puts Americans' online privacy at risk.

The White House threatens to veto CISPA

Washington - The president's advisers have now said they will recommend that Obama vetoes the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act if it is passed by Congress.

Obama officially opposes CISPA but bill might still go through

Washington - The Obama administration has formally declared its opposition to the draconian Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA).

Ron Paul attacks CISPA — urgent call to oppose 'Big Brother' bill

Congressman Ron Paul has now spoken out against the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA). He urges U.S. citizens to inform themselves about this 'Big Brother' bill.

Video: 'CISPA pushed by spy & tech companies for profit'

David Seaman, journalist and host of The DL Show, talks in depth about the latest threat to internet freedom and privacy, The Cyber Intelligence Sharing Protection Act, or CISPA.

Video: exclusive interview with Falkvinge — Swedish Pirate Party

In an exclusive interview with Rick Falkvinge, the founder of the Swedish Pirate Party, the first Pirate Party to be founded in European politics, the various internet censorship threats are discussed.

EU may reject Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA)

After many protests in the streets of Europe, it looks like ACTA will not come into being. The Member of the EU Parliament responsible for monitoring its process says it should be rejected.

'Stop Cyber Spying Week' — counter-attack on CISPA

The Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (or CISPA for short) is once again in the news, but this time a major counter-attack is being planned to fight it.

Facebook tries to calm users’ fears on CISPA support

In the wake of the news that Zuckerberg supports CISPA there has been much ado on Facebook. Now Facebook is trying to calm users' fears saying ‘We’ll protect your private data’.

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg supports CISPA? (updated with video)

The Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (or CISPA for short) is currently being discussed in Congress and it seems that Mark Zuckerberg is in support of the Act.

Video: Why you should care about SOPA, ACTA etc.

Russia Today has started a new series of videos to both entertain and also to inform the public about the dangers of the looming threat of Internet censorship bills and acts.

SOPA 2 — Internet censorship bill rears its ugly head again?

The bad news is, not only are we to worry about the new CISPA act, but it appears that a renewed SOPA might be about try its luck in Congress yet again.

Move over SOPA & PIPA: Here comes CISPA - 'net censorship updated

Washington - In the wake of SOPA and PIPA, there is yet another terrifying bill on the table. The Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (or CISPA for short) which is currently being discussed by Congress.

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A cartoon poking fun at the CISPA bill

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The latest fight for Internet privacy and against CISPA

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Avaaz is running a petition against Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act

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