Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., asked the State Department Wednesday whether...
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., asked the State Department Wednesday whether the Senate Cybersecurity Act (S-3414) would authorize the executive branch to enter into binding agreements with foreign governments for cybersecurity purposes. “S-3414 is replete with provisions directly calling for international…
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cooperation on cybersecurity,” said Wyden’s letter to State Department Legal Adviser Harold Koh. Wyden said he was concerned that the legislation would allow the administration to avoid the “robust consultations Congress requires for trade negotiations,” much in the same way as the administration’s interpretation of the PRO-IP Act of 2008 has allowed it to negotiate ACTA without congressional input. “If S-3414 does not authorize the Executive Branch to enter into binding agreements over cybersecurity without Congress’ consideration of such an agreement, how do you square this view with your interpretation of the Pro IP Act of 2008?” he asked. State had no comment.