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Electronic Frontier Foundation
6 months ago
Privacy professionals

The Intelligence Committees' Proposals for a 702 Reauthorization Bill are Beyond Bad

Both congressional intelligence committees have released proposals for reauthorizing Section 702 spying powers, largely unchanged despite repeated abuse.
The House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI) released a report calling for reauthorization of Section 702, justifying the program with old justifications and referencing threats like ISIS and terrorism. [ more ]
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SecurityWeek
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

Key GOP Lawmaker Calls for Renewal of Surveillance Tool as He Proposes Changes to Protect Privacy

Rep. Mike Turner is calling for the renewal of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, which allows spy agencies to collect emails and other communications.
Turner proposed changes to safeguard privacy, including stricter penalties for abuses and tighter restrictions on politically sensitive queries.
There is a scramble in Congress and the White House to pass legislation renewing Section 702 before it expires at the end of the year. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

Talks on Surveillance Law Simmer as Its Expiration Date Looms

Negotiations in Congress over a warrantless surveillance law are intensifying as it nears its expiration date.
The debate is complicated by national security threats and partisan divisions.
The surveillance program could continue until mid-April if Section 702 expires. [ more ]
SecurityWeek
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

Key GOP Lawmaker Calls for Renewal of Surveillance Tool as He Proposes Changes to Protect Privacy

Rep. Mike Turner is calling for the renewal of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, which allows spy agencies to collect emails and other communications.
Turner proposed changes to safeguard privacy, including stricter penalties for abuses and tighter restrictions on politically sensitive queries.
There is a scramble in Congress and the White House to pass legislation renewing Section 702 before it expires at the end of the year. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

Talks on Surveillance Law Simmer as Its Expiration Date Looms

Negotiations in Congress over a warrantless surveillance law are intensifying as it nears its expiration date.
The debate is complicated by national security threats and partisan divisions.
The surveillance program could continue until mid-April if Section 702 expires. [ more ]
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