EFF Launches New Fight to Free the Law
Summary
The EFF has filed a lawsuit against the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to ensure public access to laws that are incorporated from private standards organizations into federal law. The CPSC claims it cannot release these legally binding safety codes because the private organizations retain copyright, despite their adoption into law. EFF argues that these incorporated laws should be freely accessible to the public.
IFF Assessment
This is good news for defenders as it promotes transparency and public access to important regulatory information, which can indirectly benefit cybersecurity by making security standards more widely known and discussed.
Defender Context
This case highlights the importance of accessible documentation and information, which is crucial for understanding and implementing security best practices. Defenders should be aware of the potential for information asymmetry and advocate for open access to standards and regulations that impact product security and the built environment.