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Apple’s Encryption Looks Safe as U.K. Commons Passes Spy Bill

The U.K. House of Commons on Tuesday passed a controversial bill giving spy agencies the power to engage in bulk surveillance and computer hacking. Continue reading

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FBI Subpoenas Tor Developer to Testify in Criminal Hacking Investigation

Tor developer Isis Agora Lovecruft has traveled from the US to Germany to avoid an FBI subpoena, fearing the agency will attempt to coerce her into helping them crack the anonymity network. Continue reading

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US House Passes Email Privacy Act in 419-0 Vote

The US House of Representatives passed an update to the email privacy act last week in an unanimous vote of 419-0. Continue reading

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Microsoft Sues the DOJ: Here’s What You Need to Know

You really do need to know about this case because it could have a huge impact on cloud service providers of all kinds. Here’s three stories to catch you up on what you may have missed. Continue reading

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EU Data Regulators: EU-US Privacy Shield Insufficient and Needs Changes

The EU-US Privacy Shield agreed to in February after lengthy negotiations has been rejected as insufficient protection against US mass surveillance by the European Commission’s advisory body. Continue reading

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