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Congress plans encryption investigations as Paris attacks reignite ‘crypto wars’

Independent experts overwhelmingly support strong encryption, but Congress is still worried about it.

On Nov 18, 2015 by Eric Geller

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FCC chairman opens the door to new Internet wiretapping powers

Privacy groups are worried that Congress will once again expand Internet surveillance.

On Nov 18, 2015 by Eric Geller

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Paris attacks spark renewed fight against encryption

Surveillance defenders are seizing the tragedy to push for new spy powers.

On Nov 16, 2015 by Eric Geller

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U.N. privacy watchdog, Apple CEO slam new U.K. spy powers

The U.N. is stepping up its oversight of government surveillance, and its privacy monitor hates what he sees.

On Nov 10, 2015 by Eric Geller

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New bill would restrict use of fake cell towers for surveillance

Bill would only permit government stingrays with search warrant.

On Nov 2, 2015 by Eric Geller

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Civil-liberties groups ask the government to detail surveillance statistics

More than two dozen groups want answers.

On Oct 29, 2015 by Eric Geller

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The fight over CISA is far from over

The Senate's passage of CISA is just the beginning.

On Oct 28, 2015 by Eric Geller

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Senate passes major cybersecurity info-sharing bill CISA

Big business groups love the bill, but tech companies are divided.

On Oct 27, 2015 by Eric Geller

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America’s prison problem is too complicated for Mark Zuckerberg

Prison reform isn't enough.

On Oct 26, 2015 by Yasmin Nair

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White House backs CISA despite privacy groups’ concerns

'There is an urgent and compelling need for cybersecurity legislation.'

On Oct 23, 2015 by Eric Geller

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Sen. Ron Wyden isn’t giving up the fight against CISA

The Senate advanced CISA on Thursday, but the battle over your privacy is not yet over.

On Oct 22, 2015 by Eric Geller

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House passes bill expanding foreigners’ data-privacy rights

'Trust is easily lost and hard to rebuild.'

On Oct 20, 2015 by Aaron Sankin

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Hillary Clinton missed some key facts when she slammed Edward Snowden

The truth is more complicated than Clinton made it seem.

On Oct 14, 2015 by Eric Geller

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New Australian law requires ISPs to hold customer records for at least 2 years

Privacy advocates aren't happy.

On Oct 13, 2015 by Eric Geller

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Bernie Sanders comes out against CISA, a controversial cybersecurity bill

Sanders isn't sure yet whether he'll join a potential filibuster of the bill.

On Oct 12, 2015 by Eric Geller