NSA
MembersTotal Coverage, Optional Oversight
Surveillance companies do not promise their systems will never be abused. They promise the abuse will be caught, which is a different promise and a much smaller one.
Congress Extends Section 702 Spy Program 45 Days
The 45-day extension passed without anyone being allowed to read the secret court ruling that found constitutional violations in how the program operates.
MembersThe Fourth Amendment Has a VPN Problem
It’s the kind of question that should have been settled years ago, and the silence tells you why it wasn’t.
NSA Nominee Rudd Backs FISA Surveillance in Senate Hearing
Rudd’s defense of Section 702 came despite its history of ensnaring Americans in a surveillance system built for foreign threats.
Lindsey Graham Falls Prey to the Surveillance Monster He Championed
The senator who spent years defending government surveillance just found out what it feels like to be the one under the lens.
MembersRoom 641A: Mark Klein and the NSA’s Perfect Crime
Klein exposed the backbone of mass surveillance, forcing America to confront the cost of its security state.
Tulsi Gabbard Stands Her Ground on Edward Snowden, Criticizes Surveillance Abuse in Clashes With Senators in Heated DNI Confirmation Hearing
Gabbard’s steadfast stance reflects her long-held commitment to civil liberties and government transparency.
Will Trump’s Second Chance Bring Justice for Edward Snowden?
With key Trump cabinet picks favoring whistleblower rights, his exile may face a turning point.
OpenAI Adds Former NSA Director to Its Board
New privacy concerns.
MembersAd Tracking Data Is Fueling the Intelligence Community
Despite new “safeguards,” intelligence agencies continue buying sensitive personal data from brokers, sparking privacy concerns.
House Intelligence Committee Leaders Reportedly Want at Least Part of the Floor Debate on Warrantless Surveillance Bill Reauthorization to Happen in Secret
A lack of transparency from a major privacy threat.
NSA Confirms Purchasing Data on American Citizens’ Internet Behavior, Circumventing the Need for Warrants
Government agencies are always trying to find ways to get around the Fourth Amendment.