Digital Government
Congress to Introduce Last-Ditch Bill to Reform NSA Spying
With the clock winding down, lawmakers in both chambers are staging one last attempt to rein in the government’s surveillance powers.
Digital Government
SEC Reveals It Doesn’t Use Email Snooping Power It Defends
Chairwoman Mary Jo White said the commission isn’t using subpoenas to acquire emails from ISPs, despite a long-running defense of the practice.
Cybersecurity
House Set to Move Major Cybersecurity Bill This Month
Early vote could be good news for advocates still hoping for NSA reform this summer.
Digital Government
How 1990s DEA Surveillance Became Blueprint for NSA Spying
By exposing the NSA’s spying regime, Snowden forced the Justice Department to shut down a separate phone-surveillance operation.
Cybersecurity
Lawmakers Wants Briefing on Russian Hack of White House
“Russia is reassembling its evil empire in many ways," the Republican said Tuesday.
Digital Government
Rand Paul Pledges to 'Immediately' End NSA Mass Surveillance If Elected President
The new Republican presidential candidate made an immediate stand on surveillance.
Digital Government
Al Franken Urges FBI to Crack Down on Revenge Porn
“New technologies can pose significant threats if bad actors are not held accountable to our nation’s laws,” Franken said.
Cybersecurity
Obama Declares Cyberattacks a 'National Emergency'
A new executive order will allow the government to impose financial sanctions against those waging malicious cyberattacks.
Cybersecurity
Federal Agents Charged With Stealing Bitcoin
A former DEA official and a former Secret Service agent are accused of using Bitcoin to launder money during an investigation into Silk Road.
Cybersecurity
House Advances Cybersecurity Bill Despite Surveillance Fears
The Intelligence Committee unanimously passed its information-sharing bill Thursday.
Cybersecurity
House Panel Tries to Ease Privacy Fears With New Cybersecurity Legislation
The House Intelligence Committee will introduce an information-sharing bill Tuesday, amid worries it may bolster NSA surveillance
Digital Government
Democratic Lawmaker: We Need Cyber Legislation Before NSA Reform
“High-level” discussions on surveillance overhaul aren’t taking place, Rep. Adam Schiff said.
Emerging Tech
Amazon Gets Approval for Experimental Drone Use
FAA just granted limited approval for Amazon to test drones for research and development.
Digital Government
Court: NSA Spying May Continue Even If Congress Lets Authority Expire
The Obama administration could continue collecting American phone records absent lawmaker approval.
Cybersecurity
Here’s What Is in the Senate’s Cybersecurity Bill
Despite amendments, privacy groups still fear the measure could expand NSA spying.
Digital Government
Republicans Have Less Faith in the NSA than Democrats
And that’s probably good news for Rand Paul and Ted Cruz.
Cybersecurity
FBI’s Plan to Expand Hacking Power Advances Despite Privacy Fears
Google had warned that the rule change represents a “monumental” constitutional concern.
Cybersecurity
Responding to Sony Hack, Senate Advances Major Cybersecurity Bill
The Senate Intelligence Committee passed a controversial information-sharing measure Thursday, despite fears it could embolden more NSA spying.
Cybersecurity
Amid Fears of NSA Spying, Senate Panel to Vote On Cybersecurity Bill
The Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act is likely to move forward Thursday.
Modernization
Clinton Office Says Email Was Secure, But Details Remain Elusive
“There are concerns about broadcasting specific technical details about past and current practices.”
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