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The Justice Department’s Unconvincing Explanation for Its Reversal on FISA
The department argues that a provision giving greater power to amici arguing before the FISA Court could endanger national security. That argument strains credulity. -
What Hard National Security Choices Would a Biden Administration Face?
If Joe Biden wins the November election, Americans will likely see a reversion to a more traditional approach to the presidency. What might that mean in the field of U.S. national security? -
The Senate Proposes Five Amendments to FISA Reform
This week, the Senate will vote on five amendments to H.R. 6172, which would reauthorize certain intelligence-related authorities that expired on March 15 and would also make substantive changes to the F... -
Three Questions on COVID-19 and Digital Technologies
There are long-overlooked dangers embedded within the adoption of digital technologies—and as society shifts online during the pandemic, consumers and policymakers must figure out how to address those ri... -
Summary: Ninth Circuit Permits Federal Wiretap Act Claim Against Facebook
The Ninth Circuit greenlighted a mix of privacy claims levied against Facebook. On what basis did the court make that decision? -
In “Paper Hearing,” Experts Debate Digital Contact Tracing and Coronavirus Privacy Concerns
The Senate Commerce Committee recently wrapped up a “paper hearing” on big data and the coronavirus pandemic in which lawmakers and private experts weighed how to balance public health efforts against pr... -
Global Privacy Law
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Data Security and U.S.-China Tech Entanglement
U.S. policymakers must have an accurate understanding of how Chinese government access to data works in order to respond to the risks posed in the most responsible and effective manner. -
The Inspector General’s Disturbing FISA Memo
It appears that the facts presented in a lot of FISA applications are not reliable. -
Summary: Justice Department Inspector General Memorandum on FBI Compliance With FISA Procedures
A newly released report found errors or lost information in 29 FISA applications. -
Justice Department Inspector General Finds Broader Pattern of Errors in FISA Applications
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What Happened to FISA Reform?
On March 16, the Senate punted on the issue of reforming the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act—a sign of just how dysfunctional Congress and the executive branch have become.