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New York judge denies government’s request to force Apple to unlock an iPhone

The ruling could have major ramifications on an even more contentious case in California.

On Feb 29, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Here’s the bill proposing a U.S. government ‘encryption commission’

The breakdown of the proposed membership is interesting.

On Feb 29, 2016 by William Turton

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Most Americans back FBI over Apple in iPhone unlocking fight

Apple may not have as much luck with its argument as it had hoped.

On Feb 22, 2016 by Eric Geller

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Former top government lawyer explains why he’s helping Apple fight the FBI

'The law does not require Apple to do what the FBI is asking so far.'

On Feb 22, 2016 by Eric Geller

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Government says Apple’s refusal to unlock iPhone is about ‘marketing strategy’

The government has requested that Apple comply immediately.

On Feb 19, 2016 by Eric Geller

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Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz divided over iPhone unlocking court order

Rubio took the privacy and civil-liberties stance. Cruz backed law enforcement's claims.

On Feb 18, 2016 by Eric Geller

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iPhone unlocking court order prompts familiar battle lines in Congress

'Court orders are not optional and Apple should comply.'

On Feb 17, 2016 by Eric Geller

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U.K. spy bill draws concerns from joint parliamentary committee

The new report urged the British government to clarify worrisome provisions.

On Feb 11, 2016 by Eric Geller

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FBI director invokes San Bernardino attack in defense of anti-encryption narrative

James Comey denied wanting a 'backdoor' but said that some kind of encryption workaround was needed.

On Feb 9, 2016 by Eric Geller

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British police want to be able to serve warrants directly to U.S. tech companies

Congress would have to approve of any deal to change how foreign governments get U.S. data.

On Feb 5, 2016 by Eric Geller

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Joseph Gordon-Levitt uses ‘Snowden’ money to fund tech-and-democracy project

HitRECord wants to know what you think about privacy and government.

On Feb 4, 2016 by Rae Votta

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Everything you need to know about the big new data-privacy bill in Congress

The bill would give Europeans a key right that Americans already enjoy.

On Feb 4, 2016 by Eric Geller

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U.K. committee studying surveillance bill warns against ban on strong encryption

The committee criticized the bill, but perhaps not as sharply as opponents were hoping.

On Jan 31, 2016 by Eric Geller

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U.S., E.U. negotiators still split over major data-sharing deal for businesses

The man whose lawsuit overturned the old deal on privacy grounds says he's not sure how this ends.

On Jan 25, 2016 by Eric Geller

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DOJ and FTC officials offer dueling visions on encryption

A top consumer-protection official said efforts to weaken encryption 'deeply worry' her.

On Jan 25, 2016 by Eric Geller