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A Reasonable FISA Section 702 Compromise on U.S. Person Queries
What a reasonable compromise on U.S. person queries–one that accommodates legitimate arguments of each side–looks like. -
At Signal, A Revolution in Messaging
Today Signal makes phone numbers private and rolls out usernames—a historic, overdue step to protect users. -
Tech Tank: The Future of Quantum Computing
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Why a Warrant Requirement for 702 Searches Will Do More Harm Than Good
Requiring the FBI to get a court order before it looks at its own legally acquired information is not just unnecessary—it’s also dangerous to our national security. -
The Lawfare Podcast: Riana Pfefferkorn and David Thiel on How to Fight Computer-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Material
One of the dark sides of the rapid development of artificial intelligence and machine learning is the increase in computer-generated child pornography and other child sexual abuse material. -
Tech Tank: What is the Future of Children's Online Data Privacy in the U.S.?
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Why TikTok’s Victory in Montana Might be Bad News for the Platform
TikTok’s victory in Montana (not to mention its defeat in Texas) paradoxically bodes poorly for TikTok’s ability to challenge a federal ban. -
The Lawfare Podcast: Government Use of Open-Source Information
What is the status of government surveillance of open source social media? -
The Russian Hack of Microsoft: Lessons for Cybersecurity
The rudimentary hack suggests a significant impact from new SEC disclosure rules and continued impunity for foreign hackers. -
A Gumshoe Reporter's Revealing Behind-the-Scenes Look at Facebook
A review of “Broken Code: Inside Facebook and the Fight to Expose Its Harmful Secrets” (Doubleday, 2023) -
The Lawfare Podcast: Justin Sherman on the FTC Settlement with Location Data Broker X-Mode
What are the implications of the recent FTC action against data brokers? -
Surveillance-by-Design in Proposed Amendments to the U.K. Investigatory Powers Act
The U.K. government is considering making significant changes to its primary government surveillance authority, the Investigatory Powers Act. Some of those changes are ill advised and will negatively imp...
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