The trials and tribulations of America’s chief Internet defender
The head of America’s cyber rapid-response team explains how it learns valuable lessons from devastating breaches.
On Dec 23, 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.
On Dec 16, 2015 by Eric Geller
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
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
White House ducks question of backdoors in encryption petition response
Privacy groups asked the White House to support security. The White House isn’t ready to do that.
On Dec 9, 2015 by Eric Geller
Chris Christie to Congress: Bring back NSA’s phone metadata program
Christie is unapologetic in his support for NSA mass spying.
On Dec 8, 2015 by Eric Geller
E.U. officials want U.S. tech companies to add encryption backdoors
Governments want tech companies to make their work easier.
On Dec 4, 2015 by Eric Geller
Patriot Act author warns Europe not to follow his example after Paris
New spy powers aren’t always the answer. Jim Sensenbrenner ought to know.
Americans more willing to give up liberty for security as ISIS attacks supplant Snowden disclosures
The more afraid people are, the more they’re willing to overlook civil-liberties concerns.
On Dec 3, 2015 by Aaron Sankin
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
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
FCC chairman opens the door to new Internet wiretapping powers
Privacy groups are worried that Congress will once again expand Internet surveillance.
House members call on Obama administration to create cyberwar rules
The letter, signed mostly by Democrats, presses for clearer international law in cyberspace.
On Nov 6, 2015 by Eric Geller
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