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N.S.A. Disclosure of U.S. Identities in Surveillance Reports Nearly Tripled in 2023

The number of unmaskings by the NSA from warrantless surveillance nearly tripled in 2022.

The Next US President Will Have Troubling New Surveillance Powers

The US extended and enhanced warrantless surveillance program, allowing interception of Americans' communications for foreign intelligence purposes.

US House votes to re-authorize law that allows warrantless surveillance of citizens

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

Competing Section 702 surveillance bills on collision path

Two competing bills to reauthorize America's FISA Section 702 spying powers advanced in House committees, setting up a battle over warrantless surveillance.
The House Judiciary Committee approved a bipartisan bill that reauthorizes Section 702 with reforms requiring a warrant for conducting queries on US persons.

N.S.A. Disclosure of U.S. Identities in Surveillance Reports Nearly Tripled in 2023

The number of unmaskings by the NSA from warrantless surveillance nearly tripled in 2022.

The Next US President Will Have Troubling New Surveillance Powers

The US extended and enhanced warrantless surveillance program, allowing interception of Americans' communications for foreign intelligence purposes.

US House votes to re-authorize law that allows warrantless surveillance of citizens

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

Competing Section 702 surveillance bills on collision path

Two competing bills to reauthorize America's FISA Section 702 spying powers advanced in House committees, setting up a battle over warrantless surveillance.
The House Judiciary Committee approved a bipartisan bill that reauthorizes Section 702 with reforms requiring a warrant for conducting queries on US persons.
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What Is the Powerful Surveillance Law That Divided Lawmakers?

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

U.S. to Ask Court to Reauthorize Disputed Surveillance Program for a Year

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.

FBI's latest defense of warrantless S. 702 snooping is China

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.

What Is the Powerful Surveillance Law That Divided Lawmakers?

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

U.S. to Ask Court to Reauthorize Disputed Surveillance Program for a Year

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.

FBI's latest defense of warrantless S. 702 snooping is China

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.
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The SAFE Act to Reauthorize Section 702 is Two Steps Forward, One Step Back

Section 702 of FISA requires reform to rein in government abuse
The SAFE Act aims to address warrantless surveillance under Section 702

End-run around warrantless snooping reforms? Or biz as usual

Renewal of controversial warrantless surveillance powers sought by the Biden Administration through court rather than Congress.
US Senator Ron Wyden criticizes DOJ for seeking a year-long extension of Section 702 without reforms.

Amazon Ring stops letting police request footage in Neighbors app after outcry

Amazon Ring has disabled a feature in its Neighbors app that allowed police to request doorbell and surveillance camera footage without a warrant.
Privacy advocates and lawmakers have long criticized Ring for expanding police surveillance and enabling racial profiling.
Moving forward, police and public safety agencies with warrants will still be able to request footage through Amazon's transparency reports.
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'Absolutely no reason to trust you': Senator grills FBI chief over agency's warrantless surveillance

Republican Senator Mike Lee expresses distrust in the FBI's handling of warrantless surveillance and their lack of transparency regarding reforms and punishment for violations.
Senator Lee criticizes FBI Director Christopher Wray for not providing evidence of reforms and punishments for illegal searches conducted under Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.

NSA director appointment blocked over data privacy questions

Senator Ron Wyden is blocking the confirmation of a new NSA director until he gets answers about the NSA's acquisition of Americans' location and browsing data.
Data brokers are selling personal data to government agencies without a warrant, potentially violating the Fourth Amendment's protection against unreasonable searches and seizures.

'Absolutely no reason to trust you': Senator grills FBI chief over agency's warrantless surveillance

Republican Senator Mike Lee expresses distrust in the FBI's handling of warrantless surveillance and their lack of transparency regarding reforms and punishment for violations.
Senator Lee criticizes FBI Director Christopher Wray for not providing evidence of reforms and punishments for illegal searches conducted under Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.

NSA director appointment blocked over data privacy questions

Senator Ron Wyden is blocking the confirmation of a new NSA director until he gets answers about the NSA's acquisition of Americans' location and browsing data.
Data brokers are selling personal data to government agencies without a warrant, potentially violating the Fourth Amendment's protection against unreasonable searches and seizures.
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