It's time to rethink how wiretaps work after Chinese hack, experts say
Briefly

The recent intrusion by the Chinese state-backed group Salt Typhoon raises significant concerns regarding the security architecture provided by CALEA, necessitating a potential overhaul of the law.
With sensitive national security data possibly compromised, the FCC seeks clarification on the incident, highlighting the urgency for regulators to reassess the foundational principles of CALEA.
The hack into major broadband providers has prompted the House Energy & Commerce Committee to query firms on the circumstances of the breach, emphasizing a critical need for transparency.
The long-standing CALEA law, designed to facilitate law enforcement wiretaps, now faces scrutiny as the balance between national security and privacy becomes crucial amid increasing cyber threats.
Read at Nextgov.com
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