Statement on H.R. 145- Computer Security Act of 1987, February 26, 1987
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A Congressional press release noting that the world has entered the Information Age, a similar rapid development in technology as experienced with the Industrial Revolution. The announcement discusses the Computer Security Act of 1987, which authorized the National Bureau of Standards to establish programs to improve computer security practices throughout the federal government, and warns that the expansion of military influence on society, and implementation of various forms of censorship is dangerous and control must be kept within civilian control.
Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
1987-02-26
Jack B. Brooks papers
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