New Iowa poll: Republicans approve of Ted Cruz’s surveillance-reform vote
Surveillance has emerged as a sleeper issue in the Republican primary, dividing popular candidates.
On Jan 14, 2016 by Eric Geller
Top Republican congressman blames Paris attacks on encryption
The facts of the Paris attack are considerably more complex than McCaul lets on.
On Jan 12, 2016 by Patrick Howell O’Neill
French government considers law that would outlaw strong encryption
France, rocked by deadly terrorist attacks, is attempting to cut off future attacks before they happen.
Global coalition demands that world leaders support strong encryption
The coalition is hoping to turn the tide of the encryption debate.
On Jan 11, 2016 by Eric Geller
Major U.S. tech companies say U.K. terrorism bill endangers civil liberties
The companies called the bill ‘a step in the wrong direction.’
On Jan 7, 2016 by Eric Geller
Marco Rubio: ISIS would have lobbied for USA Freedom Act
Despite fact-checks, Rubio continues to decry the new law.
On Jan 4, 2016 by Eric Geller
House committee investigating NSA program that accidentally spied on Congress
After revelations that the NSA scooped up their calls, Congress has all eyes on surveillance.
On Dec 30, 2015 by Eric Geller
China expert Adam Segal: U.S. companies should worry about Beijing’s new anti-terrorism law
Adam Segal, a leading China expert, says U.S. companies are right to be worried about the new law.
On Dec 29, 2015 by Eric Geller
Senior U.S. lawmakers call for national commission on encryption
Will more discussion offer a way forward on this contentious issue?
On Dec 28, 2015 by Eric Geller
Senate Intelligence Committee chairman calls for encryption legislation in 2016
Richard Burr thinks the time has come to crack down on encryption.
On Dec 24, 2015 by Eric Geller
Congress folds controversial cybersecurity legislation into must-pass budget bill
The bill is expected to pass both houses of Congress and receive President Obama’s signature.
On Dec 16, 2015 by Eric Geller
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.
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
Ted Cruz slams surveillance hawks for ‘sweeping aside citizens’ Fourth Amendment rights’
Cruz’s stance on NSA surveillance sets him apart from several of his fellow candidates.
On Dec 10, 2015 by Eric Geller
U.S.–E.U. data-sharing deal can be suspended at any time over spying concerns
If the U.S. government is concerned about this provision, it hasn’t said so yet.
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