Yahoo Conducted Surveillance for Federal Government by Scanning Emails
Yahoo searched hundred of millions of incoming emails for the federal government in 2015.
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Columnist: Justice Department’s Data-Sharing Plan Protects Privacy
Earlier this month, the Justice Department unveiled a legislative proposal to facilitate cross-border data sharing for law enforcement purposes.
Judge: DEA May Not Track Cell Phones without a Warrant
A federal judge delivered a major blow to the DEA’s use of Stingrays, which enable law enforcement to collect evidence by using fake phone masts.
Classified Rules Allow FBI Agents to Spy on Journalists without Warrant
Without a warrant, the FBI is permitted to use secretive surveillance to obtain journalist’ phone records with the approval of two government officials.
Senator Delays Bill to Allow FBI to Obtain Internet Records without a Warrant
A bill that would expand the FBI’s authority to use secret surveillance to obtain some Internet records was held up because of privacy concerns.
Denver Post: Senate Made Right Choice by Rejecting Warrantless FBI Searches
Privacy in electronic communications stands in a precarious position, and the U.S. Senate this week might take another shot at knocking it off its perch.
Senate Republicans Want to Broaden FBI’s Surveillance After Orlando Shooting
In response to the mass shooting in the Orlando nightclub, Senate Republicans are proposing to expand the FBI’s authority to use surveillance without a warrant.
Senator Tells Cautionary Tale of J. Edgar Hoover to Warn about Expanding FBI Powers
Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., cautioned his colleagues again expanding FBI surveillance powers, sharing a story about his own experience with former FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover.