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Senate Expected to Quickly Pass Cybersecurity Legislation this Week

The US Senate is expected to quickly pass The National Cybersecurity Protection Act, which calls for more specificity around the cybersecurity role of the Department of Homeland Security, according to reports. Continue reading

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EU Internet Businesses Face Trade Barrier Due to NSA Surveillance

At a data protection workshop in Paris, a top EU official said Monday that NSA surveillance is hurting EU internet services providers wishing to do business in the US. “The law…which empowers the NSA to basically grab everything which comes from outside the United States, is a real trade barrier… Continue reading

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UK Private Communications Being Dispensed As Freely as ATM Cash

Three European telecommunications companies are handing over private customer communications “like a cash machine” according to a report on Friday by The Guardian. EE, Vodafone and Three have automated systems to process requests made by law enforcement personnel. O2 still requires staff to review all requests from police. “If companies… Continue reading

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Tech Companies Battle for Net Neutrality with Internet Slowdown Day

Technology companies are joining forces on Wednesday to bring even more public awareness to the issues surrounding net neutrality. Sites all over the web are showing a page load symbol to symbolize slower traffic and support the Internet Slowdown Day campaign on Sept. 10. The Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC) deadline… Continue reading

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Turkey Passes Bill that Gives Telecom Authority More Control over Internet Censorship

Turkey has given its telecom authority TIB more control over shutting down websites that threaten national security or public order, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal. Continue reading

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