The FBI can’t win the war on encryption
Weakening encryption won’t solve ‘going dark,’ so why does the FBI want it?
On Dec 11, 2015 by Robyn Greene
Privacy advocates decry Senate bill that would hold tech companies liable for reporting extremist content
The requirement failed as an attachment to a previous bill, but now it’s back.
On Dec 9, 2015 by William Turton
U.S. edges closer to new data-security law as E.U. inks deal
You may soon be getting notices anytime a company you patron gets hacked.
On Dec 8, 2015 by Eric Geller
Jon Stewart returned to ‘The Daily Show’ to press Congress to renew healthcare for 9/11 responders
This has always been a deeply personal issue for Stewart.
On Dec 8, 2015 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
Senate bill repealing Obamacare and defunding Planned Parenthood heads to Obama’s desk
‘It’s time to take a stand for the rights of all human life, including the unborn…’
On Dec 4, 2015 by Dell Cameron
‘Thoughts and prayers’ won’t stop the next mass shooting
We’re approaching a tipping point when it comes to gun violence in America.
On Dec 3, 2015 by Robyn Thomas
U.S. senator wants to know how airlines protect their planes from hackers
Airplanes are the new cars—when it comes to cybersecurity issues, that is.
On Dec 2, 2015 by Eric Geller
Congress wants to know how OPM hack could hurt U.S. spies
Could China blackmail U.S. spies into becoming double agents? Some politicians are worried.
Battle over 1986 email-privacy law heats up in House debate
Privacy advocates and law-enforcement officials sparred over whether to require a warrant in all non-emergency situations.
On Dec 1, 2015 by Eric Geller
Most Americans agree that decades-old email privacy law is broken
Will broad public support be enough to encourage Congress to move on reform legislation?
On Nov 30, 2015 by Eric Geller
Heads of 2 powerful House committees join anti-encryption crusade
Is encryption really ‘the biggest threat today,’ as one lawmaker claimed?
On Nov 23, 2015 by Eric Geller
Sen. Ron Wyden is ready to defend encryption in Congress
Anti-encryption lawmakers are using Paris to push for backdoors. Ron Wyden has heard it all before.
On Nov 19, 2015 by Eric Geller
Congress plans encryption investigations as Paris attacks reignite ‘crypto wars’
Independent experts overwhelmingly support strong encryption, but Congress is still worried about it.
On Nov 18, 2015 by Eric Geller
Rand Paul praises Edward Snowden for doing ‘a service’ to the U.S.
Paul also suggested a light sentence for the ‘whistleblower.’
On Nov 12, 2015 by Eric Geller
U.S. lawmakers want agencies to explain how they spy with fake cell towers
The use of these surveillance devices has expanded significantly, and lawmakers are worried.
On Nov 9, 2015 by Eric Geller
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