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FCC Open Internet Rules Upheld in Federal Court

The ruling clears the way for the application of regulation of broadband as a utility, extending laws governing telephone services to internet service providers, pending further appeal. 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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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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Tech Companies Speak Out Against "Dangerous" Anti-Encryption Bill

A draft bill mandating “technical assistance” from technology companies to government officials was released last week, and it has garnered severe criticism from the tech industry. Continue reading

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Two House Representatives Say Transfer of Raw NSA Data to Domestic Agencies Would Be Unconstitutional

In light of media reports that National Security Agency data could be routinely used for domestic policing rather than just terrorism, Representatives Ted Lieu and Blake Farenthold have stated that, if pursued, such a policy would be “unconstitutional and dangerous.” Continue reading

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