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Most Americans agree that decades-old email privacy law is broken

Will broad public support be enough to encourage Congress to move on reform legislation?

On Nov 30, 2015 by Eric Geller

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Heads of 2 powerful House committees join anti-encryption crusade

Is encryption really 'the biggest threat today,' as one lawmaker claimed?

On Nov 23, 2015 by Eric Geller

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Sen. Ron Wyden is ready to defend encryption in Congress

Anti-encryption lawmakers are using Paris to push for backdoors. Ron Wyden has heard it all before.

On Nov 19, 2015 by Eric Geller

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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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Rand Paul praises Edward Snowden for doing ‘a service’ to the U.S.

Paul also suggested a light sentence for the 'whistleblower.'

On Nov 12, 2015 by Eric Geller

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U.S. lawmakers want agencies to explain how they spy with fake cell towers

The use of these surveillance devices has expanded significantly, and lawmakers are worried.

On Nov 9, 2015 by Eric Geller

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House members call on Obama administration to create cyberwar rules

The letter, signed mostly by Democrats, presses for clearer international law in cyberspace.

On Nov 6, 2015 by Eric Geller

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Top lawmaker pushes for update on Obama’s international cyber strategy

The State Department strategy has been in place for years, but seems stalled.

On Nov 5, 2015 by Eric Geller

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The government spent almost $7 million on military tributes at sporting events

When you hear the numbers involved, you'll be outraged.

On Nov 5, 2015 by Joey Keeton

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Russian threat has senators demanding answers about undersea Internet cables

Can the U.S. protect the most crucial piece of the global communications system?

On Nov 4, 2015 by Eric Geller

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New bill would give states and cities more resources to fight cyberattacks

Local governments face cyberattacks, too

On Nov 3, 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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Here’s the Obama administration’s plan for protecting the government from hackers

Strong encryption is on the rise in the federal government.

On Oct 30, 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