Congressional working group lays out plan to study encryption
The question remains: Can this working group get anything done?
On Apr 21, 2016 by Eric Geller
‘Make no mistake, criminals are listening to this testimony’
Encryption is for everyone, right?
On Apr 20, 2016 by Kelsey Atherton
U.S. tech firms warn of ‘unintended consequences’ from Senate encryption bill
The companies banded together for a strongly worded letter urging the bill’s sponsors to back down.
On Apr 20, 2016 by Eric Geller
Law-enforcement officials condemn unbreakable encryption with baffling claims
Technologists on social media puzzled over many of the officials’ comments.
On Apr 19, 2016 by Eric Geller
Here’s the final version of the Senate bill mandating encryption backdoors
‘No entity or individual is above the law,’ one of the bill’s sponsors said.
On Apr 13, 2016 by Eric Geller
Major online privacy bill easily clears first vote in Congress
The Email Privacy Act is on its way to the full House.
State encryption laws only undermine our national security
Encryption must be addressed thoughtfully—and nationally.
On Apr 6, 2016 by Rep. Ted Lieu
Democratic lawmakers urge DHS to improve treatment of LGBT immigration detainees
Thirty-three members of the House and Senate signed a new letter blasting the immigration agency.
On Mar 29, 2016 by Mary Emily O’Hara
Democratic senators back FCC proposal to create broadband subsidies
One in five Americans has ‘neither a home connection nor a smartphone,’ the U.S. senators said.
On Mar 29, 2016 by Dell Cameron
With his Supreme Court nominee, Obama chooses the path of least resistance
The battle has begun.
On Mar 16, 2016 by Matthew Rozsa
President Obama to nominate appellate judge Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court
Senate Republicans have vowed not to hold hearings on any Obama nominee this year.
On Mar 16, 2016 by Eric Geller
House committee passes bill banning FCC from regulating Internet prices
Republicans say the bill is meant to preserve competition in the broadband market.
On Mar 15, 2016 by Eric Geller
Top U.S. lawmakers investigating whether powerful DOJ office skirted transparency laws
Top lawmakers are concerned that the Obama administration is trying to avoid transparency.
On Mar 14, 2016 by Eric Geller
DHS, DOJ silent on congressman’s questions about anti-LGBT agenda in Rentboy case
‘In America, gay sex is not a crime.’
On Mar 9, 2016 by Mary Emily O’Hara
U.S. attorney general defends fight against Apple over terrorist’s iPhone
‘I support strong encryption. … The issue here is warrant-proof encryption.’
On Mar 9, 2016 by Eric Geller
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