Sen. Ron Wyden thinks the next big cybersecurity bill could make things worse
‘I will not casually give up these amendments that are so important to making a flawed bill better.’
On Sep 14, 2015 by Eric Geller
Ashley Madison accounts reportedly linked to employees of White House, Congress
This could seriously jeopardize their careers.
On Aug 21, 2015 by Dell Cameron
Despite privacy concerns, Obama endorses controversial cybersecurity bill
The White House disagrees with privacy advocates on this one.
On Aug 5, 2015 by Eric Geller
Elizabeth Warren to Planned Parenthood opponents: ‘Do you have any idea what year it is?’
When you hear her speech, you’ll see that she’s not holding back.
On Aug 4, 2015 by Michelle Jaworski
Cecil the Lion inspires new Senate bill that aims to discourage trophy killings
‘Let’s not be cowardly lions when it comes to trophy killings.’
On Jul 31, 2015 by Eric Geller
Al Franken wants new privacy protections for facial-recognition technology
Franken says new rules are urgently needed as tech companies scan countless faces every day.
On Jul 31, 2015 by Patrick Howell O’Neill
A bill restricting FCC net-neutrality enforcement passes key Senate committee
The FCC may be about to lose $20 million.
On Jul 23, 2015 by Eric Geller
Jon Stewart feasts on Sen. Chuck Schumer’s obsession with NYC diners
You have to admit, he knows a thing or two about diners.
On Jul 23, 2015 by Michelle Jaworski
New Senate bill would limit data-gathering on schoolchildren
Kids in public schools: do they deserve privacy?
On Jul 16, 2015 by Eric Geller
Congressional Republicans are thirsty for love from Taylor Swift
It can only be quenched by an @ reply from the songstress.
On Jul 14, 2015 by Marisa Kabas
Senators push to better protect victims of OPM hack
‘I demand answers and assurances for them.’
On Jul 10, 2015 by Eric Geller
Twitter, Facebook, Google may soon be forced to report terrorist activity
The intelligence community stands to gain a lot, but tech companies may not be thrilled.
On Jul 9, 2015 by Eric Geller
FBI director wants countries to work together to ban strong encryption
U.S. efforts to weaken encryption are already getting help in the U.K.
On Jul 8, 2015 by Patrick Howell O’Neill
FBI Director tells Senate he doesn’t understand demand for strong encryption
‘We are fighting a war on terror,’ said one senator sympathetic to the push for encryption backdoors.
The battle over the future of encryption returns to Capitol Hill
Comey is likely to face heated questions about the vagueness of his proposals.
On Jul 7, 2015 by Patrick Howell O’Neill
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