Technology

For technology-executive-turned-Rep. Suzan DelBene, technology isn't a separate issue – it's related to everything Congress does. “I think information technology and technology kind of permeates everything that we do," DelBene said. “When we look at industries and government, we see that technology has created incredible opportunities as well." DelBene is the… Read more »

Last January, a fridge was caught sending spam emails as part of a larger botnet attack: In other words, someone out there remotely accessed more than 100,000 devices, including televisions, routers, multimedia centers and at least one fridge. This person (or persons) used those devices to send more than 750,000 spam emails between December 23, 2013 and January 6, 2014. Fast forward a… Read more »

Dear Friend, I am pleased to have taken significant steps throughout the past few weeks to help address the privacy concerns of businesses and consumers. As a member of the Judiciary Committee, ensuring our nation’s laws keep pace with innovation is a task that I take very seriously and view as crucial to protecting individual privacy as technology becomes an ever-increasing part… Read more »

Since the Edward Snowden revelations of 2013, foreign governments have raised concern about the safety of their citizens’ data stored by American Internet companies. They believe U.S. law enforcement authorities have access to any cloud-based data — and it’s putting the $174 billion industry at risk. Alert to these fears, a bipartisan coalition in Congress is working… Read more »

Congressman Tom Marino (R-PA) and Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (D-WA) introduced the LEADS Act today. The LEADS Act is a simple solution to the all too common and complicated problem of international data storage and governmental access. The legislation balances the critical needs of law enforcement, such as the issuance of warrants and subpoenas, with the importance of respecting privacy… Read more »

Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) applauded the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) leadership in keeping the Internet free and open. “I support the FCC’s efforts to protect a free and open Internet,” DelBene said. “This proposal prevents blocking, throttling and paid prioritization, which are positive, bipartisan goals.” Last year,… Read more »

 Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH), Vice Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee’s Communications and Technology Subcommittee, along with Ranking Member of the Communications and Technology Subcommittee Anna G. Eshoo (D-CA), Congressman Darrell Issa (R-CA), Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) and Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (D-WA), today reintroduced the Wi-Fi Innovation… Read more »

The "Internet of Things" has become the latest big thing on Capitol Hill. As more Americans connect to the Internet through everything from fitness bracelets to coffee makers, Congress is looking at ways to spur innovation while ensuring that hackers don't exploit the growing number of smart gadgets to steal personal data. Worried that lawmakers are lagging behind on the rapidly… Read more »

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) cosponsored four bills this week to protect consumers’ privacy from unwarranted electronic data collection by the federal government. “Advances in technology and the Internet have dramatically changed the way we communicate, live and work. In this constantly evolving world, Congress must be a good steward of policy to ensure our laws at… Read more »

Congressional privacy advocates want to block government officials from seizing Americans’ emails and geolocation data without warrants – and they’re optimistic about their chances of scoring a win. Authorities currently can take emails older than 180 days without a warrant, and police departments across the country increasingly are snatching cellphone location… Read more »