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  • Is FISA Section 702 Unconstitutional, or Largely Misunderstood?

    Is FISA Section 702 Unconstitutional, or Largely Misunderstood?

    On New Year’s Eve, Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) will expire.  Section 702 authorizes the NSA to gather data without a warrant.  For some reason, though, lawyers for the executive branch have determined that surveillance under FISA can legally continue until April 26, 2018.  How exactly?  They are saying it’s a technicality. …

  • Bipartisan Bill Introduced to Modernize Digital Privacy Legislation

    Bipartisan Bill Introduced to Modernize Digital Privacy Legislation

    A group of senators introduced two bills yesterday which would make existing legislation more modern.  Specifically as it relates to digital privacy.  The Electronics Communication Privacy Act (ECPA) was introduced in 1986, and has not been updated since.  I would like to note, upfront, that these bills are being introduced by both parties.  Making this…

  • New Government Database Will Let You Know Where Your Tax Dollars are Going

    New Government Database Will Let You Know Where Your Tax Dollars are Going

    It’s a bit surprising to me, but maybe it shouldn’t be, that there aren’t more rules around openness and transparency in the U.S. Government.  Again, I probably shouldn’t be surprised, but I am.  In Canada, and specifically, Ontario there are a ton of rules around accountability and transparency.  Meaning, the Government needs to be open…