Senate Passes Reauthorization of Key U.S. Surveillance Program Just After Deadline
The Senate narrowly reauthorized the U.S. surveillance law, Section 702, crucial for national security, after debates on FBI restrictions, ensuring continuity in intelligence operations. [ more ]
This article discusses the reauthorization of a key intelligence power in the United States to enhance surveillance while preserving privacy rights. [ more ]
FBI Director: FISA 702 warrant requirement 'de facto ban'
FBI director Christopher Wray is pleading with US lawmakers to not implement a proposed warrant requirement for data collected through FISA Section 702.
Section 702 allows the government to spy on communications of foreigners outside of the US, but also scoops up data of US persons if the foreigner is communicating with them.
A bipartisan bill called the Government Surveillance Reform Act has been introduced that would renew Section 702 with new limits on surveillance, including warrant requirements for US persons' communications. [ more ]
What is Fisa, and what does it mean for no-warrant spying?
The US Congress passed a two-year reauthorization of the controversial section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, allowing warrantless surveillance on communications, sparking debates on privacy vs. security. [ 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 ]
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 ]
Another S.702 reform bill lands, but no warrant requirement
US lawmakers have introduced alternative legislation to reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act without requiring a warrant for US law enforcement agencies to access electronic communications.
Section 702 allows US intelligence agencies to monitor communications involving foreigners but can also be used to access the private communications of US citizens and green-card holders in certain circumstances.
The legislation introduced by Senator Mark Warner and others includes some safeguards for US person queries under Section 702, but has been criticized for not going far enough to protect privacy. [ more ]