Snowden, at Dell, saw NSA’s reach earlier than previously thought
Dude, you’re getting access to a top secret surveillance document.
On Aug 16, 2013 by Kevin Collier
All proceeds from YACHT’s new single go to fight the NSA
The electro-pop band YACHT released an NSA protest song and is using 100 percent of the proceeds to combat government surveillance.
On Aug 15, 2013 by Joe Kloc
Error 451: When “not found” means “censored”
A new movement demands better access to court orders blocking websites.
On Aug 15, 2013 by Miles Klee
Two alleged al-Qaeda supporters nabbed online by undercover FBI agent
An “online covert employee” of the FBI caught two men in a chat room attempting to give money to al-Qaeda.
On Aug 14, 2013 by Joe Kloc
Bradley Manning takes the stand, apologizes for leaks
Manning faces up to 90 years in prison for leaking classified military information to WikiLeaks.
Google says Gmail users shouldn’t expect privacy
The company was defending its practice of scanning email contents for better ad targeting.
On Aug 14, 2013 by Curt Hopkins
Hacktivists want to free the ‘net by building a new one
A growing number of developers are working on a decentralized network that would connect computers directly to each other instead of ISPs.
On Aug 13, 2013 by [email protected]
After narrow defeat, privacy supporters in Congress brag on Twitter
These members of congress voted to defund the NSA’s metadata program, and they want their constituents to know it.
On Jul 25, 2013 by Kevin Collier
Finnish Parliament will vote on crowdsourced copyright bill
Citizen took advantage of the country’s new Open Ministry program, which allows individuals to create a bill online.
On Jul 22, 2013 by Kevin Collier
Markey becomes second senator to sign Declaration of Internet Freedom
With Ed Markey’s appointment to the Senate, he joins Ron Wyden as the only senators to sign the Declaration thus far.
On Jul 16, 2013 by Kevin Collier
This tiny ISP is standing up to the surveillance state
Utah’s oldest ISP will not hand over your data, subpoenas be damned.
On Jul 10, 2013 by Kevin Morris
Philippines considering “Magna Carta” for Internet freedom
In a reversal of serious Internet restrictions, the congress of the Philippines is considering a sweep guarantee of Internet rights for citizens.
On Jul 9, 2013 by Kevin Collier
NSA whistleblower predicted his portrayal as a traitor and enemy
The second part of the Guardian‘s June 6 interview with the NSA whistleblower was released earlier today.
On Jul 8, 2013 by Kevin Collier
Citizen watchdog site battles scrutiny and censorship in African nation
Zambian Watchdog is facing blowback from Internet service providers after critical reports on Zambia’s Chief Justice.
On Jul 5, 2013 by Aja Romano
Where U.S. presidents stand on Edward Snowden
Four of the five living American presidents have all weighed in on the NSA surveillance programs and whistleblower Edward Snowden. The disparity in their comments might surprise you.
On Jul 4, 2013 by Curt Hopkins
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