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FBI Uses National Security Letters to Access Broad Scope of User Information

The scope of user information the FBI obtains with National Security Letter (NSL) was revealed on Monday, following a court victory by an ISP challenging the gag order which accompanies the secretive orders. Continue reading

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FCC Could Revisit Wiretap Laws in Wake of Paris Attacks

In the wake of the Paris terrorist attacks last weekend, the Federal Communications Commission said it cannot shut down ISIS websites or social media accounts, but may revisit the wiretap legislation in order to better assist law enforcement, according to a report by The Washington Post. Continue reading

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Cox Moves for Piracy Suit Dismissal After Rightscorp Destroys Tracking Code

ISP Cox has moved for the copyright infringement case against it to be dismissed, after piracy tracking company Rightscorp destroyed the code it used to produce the evidence plaintiffs BMG and Round Hill Music say shows criminal activity. A Magistrate ruled in October, after summary proceedings had already concluded, that… Continue reading

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New York Proposes New Cybersecurity Regulations for Financial Institutions

The New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) has sent a letter to Financial and Banking Information Infrastructure Committee (FBIIC) members outlining potential new cybersecurity regulations. The letter (pdf), dated Monday, provides a review of the assessment measures taken by the organization, as well as proposed regulatory criteria including (more…) Continue reading

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Appeals Court Allows NSA to Continue Metadata Collection

The National Security Agency got the green light to continue collecting telephone metadata by an appeals court on Tuesday after a judge ruled earlier in the week that it violates the constitution. Continue reading

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