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Eric Geller


Eric Geller is a politics reporter who focuses on cybersecurity, surveillance, encryption, and privacy. A former staff writer at the Daily Dot, Geller joined Politico in June 2016, where he's focused on policymaking at the White House, the Justice Department, the State Department, and the Commerce Department.

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Congress gets early start on debating surveillance powers that expire in 2017

Will Congress rein in the NSA's ability to spy on Americans?

On May 4, 2016 by Eric Geller

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Secret U.S. spy court approved all 1,456 wiretap requests last year

Some call the court a 'rubber stamp' for government spying. But is it taking a harder look at surveillance requests?

On May 2, 2016 by Eric Geller

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Could this bill kneecap the FCC’s ability to protect net neutrality?

Critics say the FCC's powers are on the chopping block.

On May 2, 2016 by Eric Geller

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Friday’s White House press briefing turned into a real-life episode of ‘The West Wing’

There were some in-jokes, but there was also a serious message.

On Apr 29, 2016 by Eric Geller

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New House bill would stop companies from punishing you for negative online reviews

This seems like a no-brainer.

On Apr 29, 2016 by Eric Geller

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The pro-encryption bill that Congress is ignoring

Neither chamber of Congress has moved the bill out of the committee stage.

On Apr 29, 2016 by Eric Geller

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Top security experts say senators behind anti-encryption bill are ‘woefully ignorant’

'It’s like apples and sporks.'

On Apr 28, 2016 by Eric Geller

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House passes bill requiring cops to get warrants for all online communications

This is a major step forward for online privacy.

On Apr 27, 2016 by Eric Geller

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FBI says it won’t submit tool used to hack San Bernardino iPhone for disclosure review

Apple is sure to be disappointed by this decision.

On Apr 27, 2016 by Eric Geller

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Hillary Clinton wins Pennsylvania, scoring major victory over Bernie Sanders

Clinton's margin of victory was significant.

On Apr 26, 2016 by Eric Geller

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Donald Trump wins Pennsylvania Republican primary

As the exit polls rolled in, it became clear that Cruz didn't have a chance.

On Apr 26, 2016 by Eric Geller

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Major tech companies urge House lawmakers to pass Email Privacy Act

The tech industry says the bill's changes 'reflect Internet users' reasonable expectations of privacy.'

On Apr 26, 2016 by Eric Geller

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Obama tells young Europeans to think about terrorism as privacy, encryption debates rage

'The threat of terrorism is real.'

On Apr 26, 2016 by Eric Geller

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A complete guide to the new ‘Crypto Wars’

Get up to speed on encryption with a thorough timeline of the events that brought us to this point.

On Apr 26, 2016 by Eric Geller

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Three-quarters of companies have suffered DDoS attacks, new survey says

Nearly half of companies have been DDoSed at least six times.

On Apr 26, 2016 by Eric Geller