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After Paris Attacks, Jeb Bush Calls for Reinstatement of NSA Data Sweeps
"I think that was a useful tool to keep us safe and also to protect civil liberties," Bush said.
European Parliament Calls for Protection of Edward Snowden
European Parliament passes resolution calling on member states to recognize the former NSA contractor as a whistleblower.
NSA to Destroy Data Collected From Mass Phone Surveillance
The practice of bulk telephone metadata collection was revealed by Edward Snowden.
House Approves Bill to End NSA's Bulk Collection of Phone Data
The bill would end spy agencies' bulk collections, setting up a potential showdown with the Senate over the program that expires on June 1.
What the Court Ruling on the NSA's Metadata Snooping Means
The federal appeals court is urging lawmakers to make their wishes clear—and hint that current spying breaches the Fourth Amendment.
Report: Germany Sends Huge Amounts of Phone, Text Data to NSA Monthly
Germany's BND intelligence agency sends mammoth amounts of phone and text data to the NSA each month.
Judgment Day for the U.S. Surveillance State
After an appeals court ruling, reform suddenly appears inevitable.
NSA's Surveillance of Americans' Phone Data Not Authorized, Says U.S. Federal Appeals Court
A federal appeals court on Thursday said a National Security Agency program that collected the records of millions of Americans' phone calls was not authorized by Congress.
China Seeks Government Access to All Communications
Counterterrorism legislation could increase tensions with Silicon Valley and the U.S.
Obama Administration Announces Reforms to Data Collection Rules
Nearly two years after the Snowden revelations, intelligence agencies are being instructed to curtail their surveillance activities.
Snowden Docs Lead to Discovery NSA Employees Spied on Spouses, Girlfriends
NSA reports released through FOIA lawsuit detail range of unlawful surveillance practices.
Senate Votes Against Bill To Curb NSA Sureveillance
The U.S.A. Freedom Act did not receive enough votes to move forward in the Senate.
NSA Surveillance Reform Bill Pushed Forward for Vote in Senate
In surprise move, Sen. Harry Reid puts USA Freedom Act on the Senate docket Wednesday, lining it up for a vote as early as next week.
How Someone Can Track You With a Photograph You Took
The metadata in your photographs includes a lot on information you may not realize you're sharing