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Homeland Security Must Disclose Cell Network 'Kill Switch' Protocols, Court Says -- ZDNet
Summary: The U.S. government's rules governing its ability to shut down cellular and wireless networks to prevent remote bomb detonation must be disclosed, a court has ruled.
Homeland Security's ability to shut down cellular and wireless networks in times of crisis, such as the potential of a remote detonation bomb threat isn't new. Exactly how and when it can be used, however, must be disclosed, thanks to a new ruling by a Washington D.C.-based court.
The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia rejected Homeland Security's argument that its reasoning and protocols for the dubbed "Internet kill switch" were exempt from public disclosure.
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More News On Homeland Security Being Ordered To Disclose It's Cell Network 'Kill Switch' Protocols
DHS has a month to release ‘Internet kill switch’ plans -- Daily Caller
Judge: Release 'Internet kill switch' plans -- WND
Court: Homeland Security Must Disclose ‘Internet Kill Switch’ -- Washington Free Beacon
My Comment: The U.S. government is going to appeal this ruling.
