Two information industry groups released “global principles” to...

Two information industry groups released “global principles” to govern private sector data collection by governments (http://bit.ly/K6WfFw). The Information Technology Industry Council (ITI) and the Software and Information Industry Association (SIIA) tied the release to President Barack Obama’s anticipated remarks on reforms to the government’s surveillance programs, said a release. The principles urge governments to focus on establishing a lawful basis for collection, limiting access to private sector data, creating transparency and oversight in the collection process, engaging internationally and avoiding overlap with conflicting jurisdictions. “This call for action is aimed at constructively widening the lens to include important additional considerations, and as well, other countries,” said ITI President Dean Garfield. SIIA President Ken Wasch said, “With these principles, the tech industry is providing constructive solutions for achieving both security and privacy."