DEB RIECHMANN and SUSANNAH GEORGE / The Associated PressJun 30, 2018
The agency says "technical irregularities" were found in customer data collected from telecommunications companies. Data security and privacy rights advocates say the move shows deep flaws in the program. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR / The Associated PressJan 18, 2018
Creation of an office to address conscience complaints draws immediate criticism from Democrats, who say it could undermine the rights of women, gays and transgender people. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
By Timothy Karr / FreePress BlogApr 9, 2017
It’s hard to defend legislation that undermines essential privacy rights. But that hasn’t stopped the broadband industry and its many friends in Washington from trying. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigMar 23, 2017
Senators vote 50-48 to repeal Obama-era regulations that protected consumer data from being misused by internet service providers. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
By Joseph Torres and Malkia Cyril / Free PressMar 17, 2017
Ajit Pai (at left in picture), the new chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, could pose a threat to unfettered access to an open internet. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigMar 11, 2017
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange offers to use the latest leaks to help companies improve their cybersecurity, but critics argue that privacy is dead. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigDec 1, 2016
The law also requires internet and phone companies to hold on to user data for at least a year and to make it easily searchable by law enforcement. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigJun 11, 2016
The online media site owes Hulk Hogan $140 million after it lost a privacy lawsuit earlier this year, but it’s hoping to be bought by publishing company Ziff Davis, which could lower its payment. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigMay 5, 2016
In a piece published by The Intercept, the ex-CIA employee and NSA subcontractor reflects on the risky but necessary act of revealing information not intended to be publicly known. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Emma Niles / TruthdigApr 18, 2016
A report by The Intercept shines a light on social-media mining and surveillance-oriented companies receiving funding from In-Q-Tel, the intelligence agency’s venture capital firm. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Emma Niles / TruthdigApr 15, 2016
The European Parliament—the E.U.’s legislative arm—passed a controversial legislative package with the potential to allow member countries to restrict what journalists report. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
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