How this controversial cybersecurity bill could jeopardize your private data

Lawmakers are scheduled to vote today on much-anticipated cybersecurity legislation, which its authors say will keep your data safe — though critics say the bill will not keep your data private.

Following a number of high-profile cyberattacks targeting major U.S. corporations including Home Depot, Anthem and, most famously, Sony Pictures, lawmakers introduced the bill, known as the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act, or CISA.

What's in the bill

On paper, CISA is designed to protect user data from falling into the wrong hands. The bill supposedly allows authorities to thwart attacks before they happen by helping companies detect cyberthreats early Read more...