new email bill in congress

[Guest121613]

http://news.yahoo.com/senate-bill-re...191930756.html

not sure of the scope of the bill, but is quite George Orwell-ian.

below is a cut and paste

Revised bill highlights
Grants warrantless access to Americans' electronic correspondence to over 22 federal agencies. Only a subpoena is required, not a search warrant signed by a judge based on probable cause.
Permits state and local law enforcement to warrantlessly access Americans' correspondence stored on systems not offered "to the public," including university networks.
Authorizes any law enforcement agency to access accounts without a warrant -- or subsequent court review -- if they claim "emergency" situations exist.
Says providers (internet) "shall notify" law enforcement in advance of any plans to tell their customers that they've been the target of a warrant, order, or subpoena.
Delays notification of customers whose accounts have been accessed from 3 days to "10 business days." This notification can be postponed by up to 360 days.

[cny6969]

A quote below from the article. No big surprise on who is pushing this legislation...

CNET has learned that Patrick Leahy, the influential Democratic chairman of the Senate Judiciary committee, has dramatically reshaped his legislation in response to law enforcement concerns. A vote on his bill, which now authorizes warrantless access to Americans' e-mail, is scheduled for next week.

[youngatheart]

Did we not learn anything from the Patreus affair? Maybe it's a way to boost traditional mail and help the Post Office become profitable again. They still can't read your mail.....

[youngatheart]

We can take action.... Click on the link to send an email to congress
http://act.credoaction.com/campaign/...x&rc=confemail

[Guest070916]

Originally Posted by youngatheart

Maybe it's a way to boost traditional mail and help the Post Office become profitable again. They still can't read your mail.....

Are you sure?
Wouldn't be surprised if under some Homeland Security BS, they are allowed to go through regular mail as well.

[SweetElizabeth]

That's crazy.