Franken AG Confirmation Letter

Effective cybersecurity laws are critical to maintaining both the national security and economic advancement of the United States. But this security should not come at the expense of civil liberties and innovation. The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) does just that—it unnecessarily sacrifices civil liberties and innovation in the name of cybersecurity. Unfortunately, the White House’s recent proposal to modify the CFAA does not solve these issues—in fact, the proposal worsens the law in several areas. A growing number of civil liberties groups, members of the public, and elected officials, all spanning the ideological divide, are calling for CFAA reform.