Oversight Hearing: Cybersecurity Act of 2015
January 1, 2017
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The Frame
The hearing evaluates how federal law governs the sharing of cyber threat data between private companies and the government, which directly impacts the security protocols and data privacy standards for critical infrastructure sectors.
Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.
Private sector technology companies
These companies are subject to the information-sharing frameworks established by the Cybersecurity Act of 2015.
Critical infrastructure operators
These entities are the primary focus of the security protections and data-sharing protocols discussed in the legislation.
Last recorded activity January 1, 2017.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on June 15, 2016, in Room 311 of the Cannon House Office Building.
- The purpose was to conduct oversight of the Cybersecurity Act of 2015.
- The subcommittee received testimony from five industry experts representing the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, U.S. Telecom Association, Soltra, CA Technologies, and E-Management.
- The record includes written statements from committee members including John Ratcliffe, Michael T. McCaul, Bennie G. Thompson, and Sheila Jackson Lee.
- The appendix contains follow-up questions submitted by Chairman Ratcliffe and Ranking Member Cedric L. Richmond to the witnesses.
- The hearing was held under the authority of the 114th Congress, Second Session.
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Why It Matters
The hearing evaluates how federal law governs the sharing of cyber threat data between private companies and the government, which directly impacts the security protocols and data privacy standards for critical infrastructure sectors.
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Post-Enactment Review
The hearing demonstrates a formal legislative effort to review the efficacy of the Cybersecurity Act of 2015 shortly after its implementation.
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