The White House says Section 702 is critical for cybersecurity, yet public evidence is sparse
An FBI official told CyberScoop that a "plurality" of Section 702 searches pertain to investigations into nation-state cyberattacks.
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Section 702 data led to State Department warnings about North Korean IT scams, official says
State intelligence division joins a chorus of Washington officials pushing to renew a controversial surveillance tool.
FBI queries for Americans’ digital data drops, yet advocates for surveillance reform remain undeterred
An Office of the Director of National Intelligence report shows that U.S. person queries of Section 702 data declined 96% in 2022.
Critics suggest intelligence agencies should get a warrant for FISA searches
A hearing Thursday marks the beginning of debate over reforming the intelligence community's warrantless searches under Section 702.
Surveillance oversight board member explores concerns about Section 702 renewal
A member of the board that reviews U.S. surveillance programs said there have been a "number of compliance issues" regarding Section 702.
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.
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Supreme Court declines to hear Wikimedia case against NSA surveillance program
Critics of the high court's decision not to hear the case say the justices have struck a blow against civil liberties.
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.
NSA director urges Congress to renew controversial intelligence authority
NSA Director Paul Nakasone said Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act has saved lives as he pressed for its renewal.
Civil liberties groups pressure White House to fill surveillance oversight board
Civil rights groups say the shotage at the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board is leaving surveillance abuses unchecked.