Key to Cyber Security Laws: Liability Protection

Who is touting liability protection as integral to cybersecurity legislation? National Security Institute at George Mason Univeristy Antonin Scalia School of Law

Why is liability protection crucial?

• incentivizes beneficial action by industry
• corrects negative incentives created by liability for technical missteps that do not harm consumers
• promotes sharing of security issues and solutions

National Security Institute at George Mason Univeristy Antonin Scalia School of Law | Privacy regulation and Unintended Consequences