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Weak Human Rights Protections: Why You Should Hate the Proposed UN Cybercrime Treaty

The proposed UN Cybercrime Convention lacks essential human rights safeguards, risking abuse of surveillance powers.

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.

Secret tribunal to hear claims police spied on Northern Ireland journalists

Allegations of UK police spying on journalists will be heard by an IPT, highlighting concerns about press freedom.
Birney and McCaffrey raised issues of potential misuse of surveillance powers by police and intelligence agencies in their case.

In Final Talks on Proposed UN Cybercrime Treaty, EFF Calls on Delegates to Incorporate Protections Against Spying and Overcriminalization or Reject Convention

The final text of the UN treaty on cybercrime, in its present form, does not include meaningful changes to limit surveillance powers across borders and lacks robust human rights safeguards.
The treaty allows countries to demand assistance from other countries and technology companies in surveilling individuals under investigation for cyber offenses, potentially compromising personal information and privacy.

Donald Trump's Legal Team Decides Not To Ask Permission OR Forgiveness

Donald Trump's legal team violated New York rules by delivering closing remarks without following constraints.
Slaughter & May is cracking down on lawyers who try to avoid the office using surveillance powers.
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