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State lawmakers bypass Congress in broad effort to reform digital privacy laws

'When Congress doesn’t act, the states often feel the pressure directly to insert themselves into that void.'

On Jan 20, 2016 by Eric Geller

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Civil liberties groups ask Congress to probe NSA spying on U.S. lawmakers

Will Congress step up its oversight of the NSA?

On Jan 14, 2016 by Eric Geller

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New Iowa poll: Republicans approve of Ted Cruz’s surveillance-reform vote

Surveillance has emerged as a sleeper issue in the Republican primary, dividing popular candidates.

On Jan 14, 2016 by Eric Geller

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Top Republican congressman blames Paris attacks on encryption

The facts of the Paris attack are considerably more complex than McCaul lets on.

On Jan 12, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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French government considers law that would outlaw strong encryption

France, rocked by deadly terrorist attacks, is attempting to cut off future attacks before they happen.

On Jan 12, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Global coalition demands that world leaders support strong encryption

The coalition is hoping to turn the tide of the encryption debate.

On Jan 11, 2016 by Eric Geller

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Major U.S. tech companies say U.K. terrorism bill endangers civil liberties

The companies called the bill 'a step in the wrong direction.'

On Jan 7, 2016 by Eric Geller

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Marco Rubio: ISIS would have lobbied for USA Freedom Act

Despite fact-checks, Rubio continues to decry the new law.

On Jan 4, 2016 by Eric Geller

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House committee investigating NSA program that accidentally spied on Congress

After revelations that the NSA scooped up their calls, Congress has all eyes on surveillance.

On Dec 30, 2015 by Eric Geller

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China expert Adam Segal: U.S. companies should worry about Beijing’s new anti-terrorism law

Adam Segal, a leading China expert, says U.S. companies are right to be worried about the new law.

On Dec 29, 2015 by Eric Geller

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Senior U.S. lawmakers call for national commission on encryption

Will more discussion offer a way forward on this contentious issue?

On Dec 28, 2015 by Eric Geller

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Senate Intelligence Committee chairman calls for encryption legislation in 2016

Richard Burr thinks the time has come to crack down on encryption.

On Dec 24, 2015 by Eric Geller

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Congress folds controversial cybersecurity legislation into must-pass budget bill

The bill is expected to pass both houses of Congress and receive President Obama's signature.

On Dec 16, 2015 by Eric Geller

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GOP candidates battle over surveillance, encryption in fourth debate

Congress recently reformed NSA spying, and Tuesday's GOP debate turned into a referendum on that vote.

On Dec 16, 2015 by Eric Geller

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Obama to clarify his stance on encryption by the holidays

Civil-liberties groups are hoping that the White House will change course, back strong encryption.

On Dec 10, 2015 by Eric Geller, William Turton