Modernization
The FBI's Secret House Meeting to Get Access to Your iPhone
The administration argues that encryption is making it difficult for police to catch dangerous criminals.
Cybersecurity
When Government is the Hacker, How Do You Protect Yourself?
FBI malware and mass government surveillance breach U.S. citizens’ privacy, tech firms say.
Ideas
Data-Driven Disaster Management
The Ebola outbreak has shone a spotlight on how open data can be used in the aftermath of disaster.
Digital Government
Congress Wants to Probe the Internet of Things. Here’s What It Should Focus On
A bipartisan contingent of senators have requested a “general oversight” hearing on the Internet of Things by year’s end.
Ideas
Can the U.S. Government Get Its DATA Act Together?
The full promise of the DATA Act won’t be realized anytime soon. But that’s not necessarily a bad thing.
Cybersecurity
Comey Says FBI Collects Some Digital Information Without a Warrant
The FBI director admitted on Thursday, “There are exceptions” to the agency’s warrant-first rule for surveillance.
Digital Government
The FBI’s Secret Surveillance Program Is About to Go on Trial
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals will hear a case this week that could have seismic implications for how the government spies on Americans.
Cybersecurity
Twitter Sues the Government to Disclose More About Spying
Twitter’s legal action breaks from an agreement other tech giants made with the government earlier this year.
Emerging Tech
Yes, Sunbathers, That's a Government-Commissioned Drone Above You
Small Coast Guard robot planes would be deployed for public-safety missions.
Cybersecurity
What the JPMorgan Hack Says about the State of Cybersecurity
Banks are supposed to have some of the most advanced security systems in the world. JP Morgan still got hacked.
Digital Government
FBI Can’t Find Files After Spending $550M to Digitize Them
Fumbling with computerized case-management system leaves less time for investigations, IG says.
Modernization
Briefcases That Imitate Cell Towers Help Agencies Track Phone Calls
Law enforcement agencies around the country can track and monitor telecommunications thanks to an FCC-approved device.
Cybersecurity
Could the Internet Have Prevented $5.2 Billion From Going to IRS Refund Thieves?
Mailed-in forms are the culprit in growing tax refund fraud.
Cybersecurity
Privacy Groups Worry Americans are Losing Their Appetite for NSA Surveillance Reform
A summer of security concerns has complicated the fall push for surveillance legislation.
Emerging Tech
‘Smart’ Traffic Signals Could Make Your Commute a Whole Lot More Bearable
The humble traffic signal is gaining some new responsibilities.
Digital Government
Nancy Pelosi Presses FCC to Ban Internet ‘Fast Lanes’
The House Minority Leader wants to give federal regulators sweeping new powers over Internet access.
Digital Government
Obama’s Spy Chief Reverses Course, Comes Out in Favor of NSA Reform
In a remarkable shift, James Clapper is now on board with the USA Freedom Act.
Emerging Tech
A New Satellite Can See Through Forest Fires From Space
Short-wave infrared sensors have allowed the satellite to penetrate the smoke and generate an image of the fire.
Digital Government
Obama Resurrects Intel Advisory Panel
President Obama named six new members to the board -- including the CEO of UPS.
Emerging Tech