virtually all agree that cyber security is a serious problem. Virtually all agree that it is useful to share information, but sharing information without robust privacy standards creates as many problems as it may solve. The first amendment I am offering is supported by a wide variety of organizations across the political spectrum because they want what this amendment would do; that is, reasonable efforts have to be made to strike unrelated personal information before it is handed over to the government. Without that, you have a flimsy standard that says: When in doubt, hand it over. I urge colleagues to support this amendment. It is backed by progressive groups and conservative groups. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent to add Senator Warren as a cosponsor to my amendment. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
On the recordOctober 27, 2015
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