Latest in Surveillance & Privacy
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Summary: Ninth Circuit Permits Federal Wiretap Act Claim Against Facebook
The Ninth Circuit greenlighted a mix of privacy claims levied against Facebook. On what basis did the court make that decision? -
In “Paper Hearing,” Experts Debate Digital Contact Tracing and Coronavirus Privacy Concerns
The Senate Commerce Committee recently wrapped up a “paper hearing” on big data and the coronavirus pandemic in which lawmakers and private experts weighed how to balance public health efforts against pr... -
Global Privacy Law
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Data Security and U.S.-China Tech Entanglement
U.S. policymakers must have an accurate understanding of how Chinese government access to data works in order to respond to the risks posed in the most responsible and effective manner. -
The Inspector General’s Disturbing FISA Memo
It appears that the facts presented in a lot of FISA applications are not reliable. -
Summary: Justice Department Inspector General Memorandum on FBI Compliance With FISA Procedures
A newly released report found errors or lost information in 29 FISA applications. -
Justice Department Inspector General Finds Broader Pattern of Errors in FISA Applications
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What Happened to FISA Reform?
On March 16, the Senate punted on the issue of reforming the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act—a sign of just how dysfunctional Congress and the executive branch have become. -
The Ides of March Are Come: A Trump Tweet Causes FISA Authorities to Expire
Trump makes a fool of his attorney general—yet again. -
What’s in H.R. 6172, the House’s Compromise FISA Reform Bill?
The House passed a bipartisan FISA reform bill. What are the substantive changes the bill proposes? -
House Reaches FISA Reauthorization Deal
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The Revised EARN IT Act Proposes a Better Process for Encryption Policy
Lawmakers have made significant and welcome revisions to the draft bill limiting Section 230 immunity in cases of child-exploitation material.


