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www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
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N.S.A. Disclosure of U.S. Identities in Surveillance Reports Nearly Tripled in 2023

The number of unmaskings by the NSA from warrantless surveillance nearly tripled in 2022. [ more ]
WIRED
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

The Next US President Will Have Troubling New Surveillance Powers

The US extended and enhanced warrantless surveillance program, allowing interception of Americans' communications for foreign intelligence purposes. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

What Is the Powerful Surveillance Law That Divided Lawmakers?

The House passed a two-year reauthorization of warrantless surveillance law Section 702, rejecting warrants for Americans' messages. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

US House votes to re-authorize law that allows warrantless surveillance of citizens

Reauthorization of controversial Fisa Section 702 for warrantless surveillance of Americans amid divided opinions. [ more ]
Electronic Frontier Foundation
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

The SAFE Act to Reauthorize Section 702 is Two Steps Forward, One Step Back

Section 702 of FISA requires reform to rein in government abuse
The SAFE Act aims to address warrantless surveillance under Section 702 [ more ]
Theregister
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

End-run around warrantless snooping reforms? Or biz as usual

Renewal of controversial warrantless surveillance powers sought by the Biden Administration through court rather than Congress.
US Senator Ron Wyden criticizes DOJ for seeking a year-long extension of Section 702 without reforms. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

N.S.A. Disclosure of U.S. Identities in Surveillance Reports Nearly Tripled in 2023

The number of unmaskings by the NSA from warrantless surveillance nearly tripled in 2022. [ more ]
WIRED
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

The Next US President Will Have Troubling New Surveillance Powers

The US extended and enhanced warrantless surveillance program, allowing interception of Americans' communications for foreign intelligence purposes. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

What Is the Powerful Surveillance Law That Divided Lawmakers?

The House passed a two-year reauthorization of warrantless surveillance law Section 702, rejecting warrants for Americans' messages. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

US House votes to re-authorize law that allows warrantless surveillance of citizens

Reauthorization of controversial Fisa Section 702 for warrantless surveillance of Americans amid divided opinions. [ more ]
Electronic Frontier Foundation
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

The SAFE Act to Reauthorize Section 702 is Two Steps Forward, One Step Back

Section 702 of FISA requires reform to rein in government abuse
The SAFE Act aims to address warrantless surveillance under Section 702 [ more ]
Theregister
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

End-run around warrantless snooping reforms? Or biz as usual

Renewal of controversial warrantless surveillance powers sought by the Biden Administration through court rather than Congress.
US Senator Ron Wyden criticizes DOJ for seeking a year-long extension of Section 702 without reforms. [ more ]
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The Washington Times
6 months ago
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'Absolutely no reason to trust you': Senator grills FBI chief over agency's warrantless surveillance

Republican Senator Mike Lee expresses distrust in the FBI's handling of warrantless surveillance and their lack of transparency regarding reforms and punishment for violations.
Senator Lee criticizes FBI Director Christopher Wray for not providing evidence of reforms and punishments for illegal searches conducted under Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. [ more ]
Theregister
6 months ago
Privacy professionals

NSA director appointment blocked over data privacy questions

Senator Ron Wyden is blocking the confirmation of a new NSA director until he gets answers about the NSA's acquisition of Americans' location and browsing data.
Data brokers are selling personal data to government agencies without a warrant, potentially violating the Fourth Amendment's protection against unreasonable searches and seizures. [ more ]
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