Privacy
Sound Recommendations on Digital Evidence and Law Enforcement
David Kris Wed, Jul 25, 2018, 8:00 AM
A new CSIS report points out where it is possible to make progress on technology, privacy and security issues.
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The NSA and the USA Freedom Act
David Kris Mon, Jul 2, 2018, 4:32 PM
How to understand the NSA’s June 28 announcement about its call-detail record databases.
Carpenter v. United States
Carpenter’s Implications for Foreign Intelligence Surveillance
David Kris Sun, Jun 24, 2018, 4:51 PM
The Supreme Court seems to have understood itself as applying the Fourth Amendment to the 21st century, and in particular to digital network technology of the 21st century—but it left several key questions unanswered.
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The Fifth Anniversary of the Snowden Disclosures
Rick Ledgett Mon, Jun 4, 2018, 9:00 AM
When reading about Snowden, keep in mind the dedicated NSA employees who strive to uphold the rule of law and protect their country.
Western Europe
'One Nation Under CCTV': The U.K. Tackles Facial Recognition Technology
Shannon Togawa Mercer, Ashley Deeks Mon, May 7, 2018, 8:00 AM
The United Kingdom may be on the cusp of new Facial Recognition Software regulations, but for now, the technology is developing faster than the government’s ability to ensure its responsible use.
Media Criticism
What Went Wrong With ‘What Went Wrong at the FBI’
David Kris Mon, Apr 2, 2018, 8:00 AM
Thomas Baker’s recent op-ed in the Wall Street Journal is eminently forgettable. But its misguided criticism of the FBI’s post-9/11 embrace of counterintelligence highlights how much has changed since Donald Trump took office.
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Canada’s Intelligence Reform: A Closer Look at Pending National Security Legislation
Craig Forcese, Kent Roach Fri, Feb 16, 2018, 7:00 AM
Part one in a series examining powers of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service and potential changes.
Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC)
Document: New York Times Requests Orders and Applications for Page Surveillance
Matthew Kahn Tue, Feb 6, 2018, 4:34 PM
The New York Times filed the following motion with the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court requesting the public release of the applications for and orders authorizing electronic surveillance of Trump campaign foreign policy adviser Carter Page.
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China’s Total Information Awareness: Second-Order Challenges
Ashley Deeks Tue, Jan 16, 2018, 9:00 AM
The U.S. needs to start thinking about how to respond to domestic surveillance in other countries.
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An Alternative Conclusion: A Response to Lawfare’s Google Survey Results on the Surveillance State
Robyn Greene Tue, Nov 21, 2017, 9:00 AM
Polls show the public is indeed fussed about the surveillance state.