Congress has bee trying to figure out IT for years now. This new bill is an attempt to address the issue on several fronts. It includes provisions to punish offenders who hack into computers, to require reporting of computer breaches, and to protect consumers from data fraud. How effective it is remains to be seen, and the unintended consequences haven't yet been analyzed.
This is something all businesses should be aware of, particularly if business computers are connected to the Internet.
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