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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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It’s time to elevate the debate over Syrian refugees

A look inside one refugee's story of success and survival.

On Apr 8, 2016 by Olga Oliker

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With U.S. crypto war raging, Swiss company opens secure email service to the public

ProtonMail's public launch is a shot across the bow at the American tech sector.

On Mar 17, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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U.S. and E.U. release full text of new data-sharing privacy deal

Governments on both continents are optimistic that the deal will pass muster.

On Feb 29, 2016 by Eric Geller

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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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Top European court rules that websites aren’t liable for mean comments

You can't force a European website to delete a comment just because it hurts your feelings.

On Feb 3, 2016 by Eric Geller

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U.S. and E.U. reach new data-sharing deal after rift over mass surveillance

The second version of the 'Safe Harbor' deal will likely end up in court, just like its predecessor.

On Feb 2, 2016 by Eric Geller

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U.S.–E.U. data-sharing deal can be suspended at any time over spying concerns

If the U.S. government is concerned about this provision, it hasn't said so yet.

On Dec 10, 2015 by Eric Geller

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U.S. edges closer to new data-security law as E.U. inks deal

You may soon be getting notices anytime a company you patron gets hacked.

On Dec 8, 2015 by Eric Geller

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E.U. officials want U.S. tech companies to add encryption backdoors

Governments want tech companies to make their work easier.

On Dec 4, 2015 by Eric Geller

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Patriot Act author warns Europe not to follow his example after Paris

New spy powers aren't always the answer. Jim Sensenbrenner ought to know.

On Dec 4, 2015 by Eric Geller

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How to sightsee in Europe with a porn star as a tour guide

A porn producer and a travel startup have partnered for the vacation of a lifetime.

On Nov 30, 2015 by Mary Emily O'Hara

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With music video for ‘Borders,’ M.I.A. speaks out on refugee crisis

'Borders' is a powerful indictment of closed borders around the world.

On Nov 28, 2015 by Aja Romano

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Most search results that Google deletes under European law are for social networks

What social network is the most targeted for removal from search results? We bet you can guess.

On Nov 25, 2015 by Kevin Collier

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Microsoft dodges reach of U.S. government with new European data centers

The first company implicated in the NSA's PRISM program is looking for ways out.

On Nov 12, 2015 by Kevin Collier