Latest spy power reauthorization bill leaves critics unimpressed
An April 30 deadline is looming to extend expiring Section 702 powers, and the newest legislation to re-up it is drawing fire from the left and right.
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Legislative push for child online safety runs afoul of encryption advocates (again)
The Stop CSAM Act would compel companies to curb online child sexual abuse material, but critics argue it would also weaken encrypted services for all users.
FISA reauthorization heads to Biden’s desk after Senate passage
A two-year extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act clears the chamber in a 60-34 vote Saturday.
White House faces deeply skeptical Congress as it advocates for controversial surveillance tool
Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, which expires in December, is in perhaps its most precarious position yet.
Illinois’ biometric privacy law provides blueprint as states seek to curb data collection
An estimated 17 pieces of privacy legislation backed by both Democrats and Republicans are pending across the country.
Wikimedia wants the Supreme Court to hear case over NSA surveillance. Here’s what’s at stake.
The case over the National Security Agency's digital monitoring activities could have major implications for the future of government spying.
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Clearview AI agrees to not sell its facial recognition database to private companies
The landmark ruling also stops free trials to police without approval.
Documents shed light on ID.me’s messaging to states about powerful facial recognition tech
Privacy groups are pushing states to drop the technology provider.
Rights groups ask Supreme Court to review warrantless searches at border
The issue has long been a concern for civil liberties groups and press advocates.
Warrantless searches of devices at border allowed, appeals court finds
Privacy advocates are denouncing the ruling.