U.S. Senate and Biden Administration Shamefully Renew and Expand FISA Section 702, Ushering in a Two Year Expansion of Unconstitutional Mass Surveillance
RISAA bill expands government surveillance authority, including Section 702 of FISA, with minimal reforms. [ more ]
The US House voted to vastly expand government surveillance. The Senate must stop it | Caitlin Vogus
The reauthorization of Section 702 of FISA by the US House of Representatives without meaningful reforms, expanding surveillance authority, raises concerns over warrantless spying on Americans. [ more ]
House Votes to Extend-and Expand-a Major US Spy Program
The controversial US wiretap program Section 702 of FISA has been extended for two years, permitting government wiretapping of communications between Americans and foreigners overseas. [ more ]
Let's be honest, new spy powers could kill off how we use Facetime and iMessage
A new anti-encryption bill introduced to Parliament in the UK could have significant implications for user privacy and tech companies.
The bill would allow the Home Office to require tech companies to seek approval before making updates to their software that limit government surveillance capabilities. [ more ]
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 ]
In Landmark Battle Over Free Speech, EFF Urges Supreme Court to Strike Down Texas and Florida Laws that Let States Dictate What Speech Social Media Sites Must Publish
The Electronic Frontier Foundation argues that a 1998 federal law criminalizing access to digital works for lawful purposes is unenforceable and violates the First Amendment.
The EFF is urging the Supreme Court to reverse a ruling that allows the Justice Department to censor a platform's ability to publish information about government data requests. [ more ]
House Judiciary Committee demands warrant, other safeguards on feds' FISA spy powers
The House Judiciary Committee released new legislation to overhaul the government's electronic spying law, proposing new limits on who can access communications.
The bill would require a warrant if the FBI wants to use an American's identity for a search of the data. [ more ]
Secret Rift Over Data Center Fueled Push to Expand Reach of Surveillance Program
A hidden dispute over data center cooperation with surveillance program spurred by a mysterious provision in bill extending Section 702 wiretapping law. [ more ]
Foreign governments use push notifications for surveillance
Government agencies in unspecified countries have compelled Apple and Google to hand over push notification data.
US Senator Ron Wyden is urging the Department of Justice to revise its rules to allow Apple and Google to reveal demands for push notification records. [ more ]
North Korea's AI development raises concerns, report says
North Korea is developing artificial intelligence and machine learning for various purposes, including responding to COVID-19, safeguarding nuclear reactors, and government surveillance.
International sanctions may have hindered North Korea's access to AI hardware, but they are still pursuing the latest technology and collaborating with foreign scholars. [ more ]
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 ]