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www.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago
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Opinion | Government Surveillance Keeps Us Safe

This article discusses the reauthorization of a key intelligence power in the United States to enhance surveillance while preserving privacy rights. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
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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 ]
The Washington Times
5 months ago
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House showdown expected between rival bills to overhaul U.S. spy powers

The House will vote on two competing bills to overhaul Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.
The two bills have major differences and both have bipartisan support. [ more ]
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Theregister
1 month ago
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FISA Section 702 may make it to a US House vote this week

FISA Section 702 renewal is up for a full House vote this week.
Controversies and concerns surround the warrantless surveillance powers of FISA Section 702. [ more ]
Nextgov.com
2 months ago
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Civil liberties groups urge Congress to keep 702 measures out of upcoming funding votes

Bipartisan coalition opposes reauthorization of Section 702 surveillance powers
Section 702 of FISA allows collection of foreign communications involving US citizens [ more ]
Theregister
5 months ago
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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 ]
SecurityWeek
6 months ago
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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 ]
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