Cybersecurity & Tech Surveillance & Privacy

The Incredible Breadth of Feinstein-Burr

Paul Rosenzweig
Tuesday, April 12, 2016, 6:09 PM

As noted by Susan last week, a draft of the Feinstein-Burr encryption bill has been leaked to the press. The bill is, predictably, being panned by the tech community. One reason for the derision is the apparent overbreadth of the bill's provisions, which are captured in this graphic:

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As noted by Susan last week, a draft of the Feinstein-Burr encryption bill has been leaked to the press. The bill is, predictably, being panned by the tech community. One reason for the derision is the apparent overbreadth of the bill's provisions, which are captured in this graphic:

It is not clear at all if the breadth is intended, or accidental. Either explanation is problematic. HT to Isaac Potoczny-Jones for the graphic.


Paul Rosenzweig is the founder of Red Branch Consulting PLLC, a homeland security consulting company and a Senior Advisor to The Chertoff Group. Mr. Rosenzweig formerly served as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy in the Department of Homeland Security. He is a Professorial Lecturer in Law at George Washington University, a Senior Fellow in the Tech, Law & Security program at American University, and a Board Member of the Journal of National Security Law and Policy.

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