#section-702

#section-702

Multiple organizations demand ODNI to disclose estimates of U.S. communications collected under Section 702 surveillance, emphasizing the need for transparency and accountability.

This article discusses the reauthorization of a key intelligence power in the United States to enhance surveillance while preserving privacy rights.

Section 702 of FISA, which gives broad data collection powers to US spy agencies, has been extended until April 2024.

Privacy advocates argue that the tools provided by Section 702 enable spying on American citizens.

Congress has delayed the decision on renewing Section 702 mass surveillance power until spring.

The legislative authority for Section 702 has been extended through April 2024.

The FBI has a history of targeting Black-led movements through unlawful means.

Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act serves as the FBI's backchannel for warrantless domestic surveillance.

The FBI conducted as many as 3.4 million searches of American communications in 2021 alone.

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.

FBI Deputy Director urges more surveillance of Americans under Section 702 post-renewal, citing the need to demonstrate its importance.

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.

Senate leaders urge renewal of expiring surveillance law to avoid gaps in counterterrorism intelligence.

Reauthorization of controversial Fisa Section 702 for warrantless surveillance of Americans amid divided opinions.

Lawmakers have delayed the debate on the renewal of a controversial government surveillance program until the new year.

The program will remain intact without changes until April 19 to prevent its expiration by the end of this year.

The U.S. House approved a major expansion of mass surveillance, raising concerns among privacy advocates, including Edward Snowden.

The House passed a two-year reauthorization of warrantless surveillance law Section 702, rejecting warrants for Americans' messages.

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.

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.

The White House released an objection to the SAFE Act legislation reforming Section 702 of FISA.

The SAFE Act, while not comprehensive, is viewed as a potential option to bring some checks to Section 702 surveillance.

The Biden administration is seeking to extend a warrantless surveillance program until 2025, sparking debate in Congress.

Section 702 allows the government to collect communications of foreigners even if they involve Americans, without individualized warrants.

The FBI is using the threat of cyberattacks by the Chinese government as a way to justify its warrantless surveillance powers under FISA Section 702.

Section 702 allows the FBI to observe and take action against Chinese government hackers trying to infiltrate US networks.

Johnson previously voted for privacy protections in 702 reform legislation

Pro-privacy amendments have historically died in backroom deals

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.

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.

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.

Section 702, a controversial mass surveillance authority, is set to expire in December unless renewed by Congress.

There is a rushed attempt to tie the renewal of Section 702 to funding the government, which is being opposed by organizations like EFF.