New Iowa poll: Republicans approve of Ted Cruz’s surveillance-reform vote
Surveillance has emerged as a sleeper issue in the Republican primary, dividing popular candidates.
On Jan 14, 2016 by Eric Geller
Americans are all over the map when it comes to privacy trade-offs
Amid concerns about data privacy and security, Americans stick to technology that offers them tangible benefits.
Marco Rubio: We need to add to U.S. surveillance programs
‘We need additional tools for intelligence.’
On Jan 11, 2016 by Patrick Howell O’Neill
Major U.S. tech companies say U.K. terrorism bill endangers civil liberties
The companies called the bill ‘a step in the wrong direction.’
On Jan 7, 2016 by Eric Geller
Marco Rubio: ISIS would have lobbied for USA Freedom Act
Despite fact-checks, Rubio continues to decry the new law.
On Jan 4, 2016 by Eric Geller
House committee investigating NSA program that accidentally spied on Congress
After revelations that the NSA scooped up their calls, Congress has all eyes on surveillance.
On Dec 30, 2015 by Eric Geller
China says it based controversial encryption proposal on U.S. law
Beijing is essentially saying, ‘We learned it by watching you.’
On Dec 23, 2015 by Eric Geller
Apple warns U.K. surveillance law would ruin encryption for all users
The bill would force Apple to “endanger all our customers,” the company warned.
On Dec 22, 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
U.S. senators look to social-media surveillance after San Bernardino attack
Can the U.S. government effectively monitor what immigrants post online?
On Dec 14, 2015 by Patrick Howell O’Neill
Ted Cruz slams surveillance hawks for ‘sweeping aside citizens’ Fourth Amendment rights’
Cruz’s stance on NSA surveillance sets him apart from several of his fellow candidates.
On Dec 10, 2015 by Eric Geller
U.S.–E.U. data-sharing deal can be suspended at any time over spying concerns
If the U.S. government is concerned about this provision, it hasn’t said so yet.
France’s rising far-right party opposes expanded surveillance to protect themselves
France’s National Front party poses an unusual problem for Internet freedom advocates.
On Dec 10, 2015 by Patrick Howell O’Neill
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
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