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China says it based controversial encryption proposal on U.S. law

Beijing is essentially saying, 'We learned it by watching you.'

On Dec 23, 2015 by Eric Geller

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The trials and tribulations of America’s chief Internet defender

The head of America's cyber rapid-response team explains how it learns valuable lessons from devastating breaches.

On Dec 23, 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

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Privacy advocates decry Senate bill that would hold tech companies liable for reporting extremist content

The requirement failed as an attachment to a previous bill, but now it's back.

On Dec 9, 2015 by William Turton

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White House ducks question of backdoors in encryption petition response

Privacy groups asked the White House to support security. The White House isn't ready to do that.

On Dec 9, 2015 by Eric Geller

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Chris Christie to Congress: Bring back NSA’s phone metadata program

Christie is unapologetic in his support for NSA mass spying.

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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Americans more willing to give up liberty for security as ISIS attacks supplant Snowden disclosures

The more afraid people are, the more they're willing to overlook civil-liberties concerns.

On Dec 3, 2015 by Aaron Sankin

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Battle over 1986 email-privacy law heats up in House debate

Privacy advocates and law-enforcement officials sparred over whether to require a warrant in all non-emergency situations.

On Dec 1, 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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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