Transparency advocates said the new law would provide excessive cover to tech companies through new restrictions to the U.S. Freedom of Information Act, which also supersedes state and tribal open-records laws. That could shield all sorts of information about what the government is -- or isn't -- doing to protect Americans who are increasingly victimized by cybercriminals.
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By Tami AbdollahAssociated Press, San Jose Mercury News: Business
Tue, 12/01/2015 - 7:54am
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