Buckle Up Software Makers: Biden’s Cybersecurity Plan Spurs Liability Showdown
As the Biden administration sharpens its cybersecurity strategy, the hot topic is Software Supply Chain Accountability. The debate? Negligence versus products liability. Misconceptions aside, products liability law could be a game changer, forcing a shift from current practices to product safety. Buckle up, software manufacturers, accountability is coming to town.
Hot Take:
Get ready to buckle up, software manufacturers! The Biden administration is coming at you with a cybersecurity plan that might just make you liable for cyber disasters caused by your software. With an eye on a federal scheme of tort liability, the administration seems to be charting a course towards accountability for software manufacturers. The question is - what form will that liability take? Currently, the debate is focused on "negligence" and "products liability". But let's not forget - this isn't a popularity contest. It's about finding the best way to make our cyber world safer. So, let's put on our judging hats and explore the merits of these two approaches.Already a member? Log in here