Huffington Post: National Security Entrepreneurs Create Cyber Insurance
In her latest Huffington Post column, GAP Executive Director Bea Edwards details the most recent update in the national security revolving door. Former Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge has now joined a growing club of former national security officials-turned-entrepreneurs who are utilizing their government knowledge for private profit. Ridge is launching a company that will offer insurance to cover the damages caused by cyberattacks.
Washington Post: First Supreme Court Federal Whistleblower Case Could Have Broad Reach
This article explores the implications of the first federal whistleblower case soon to appear in front of the Supreme Court – the case of GAP client and air marshal whistleblower Robert MacLean. The Obama administration is appealing a lower court decision that MacLean’s disclosures were covered by the Whistleblower Protection Act. If the justices rule against MacLean, federal agencies could have broad power to weaken that law and bully whistleblowers the law aims to protect.
Le News: Switzerland to Silence Whistleblowers
GAP International Program Officer Alison Glick co-authored this piece about a proposed whistleblowing law in Switzerland that will actually silence honest employees instead of protect them. The measure focuses on public disclosure restrictions rather than on their public interest value. The law was adopted by the upper house of parliament and will now be considered by the lower house.
Chicago Tribune: Whistleblower Defender, Accountability Advocate to Speak at Benedictine
GAP National Security & Human Rights Director Jesselyn Radack will be speaking at Benedictine University next Thursday about the war on national security whistleblowers. The presentation is free and open to the public.