Encryption Makes Us Safe, Says Sen. Mark Warner at SXSW
He wants a commission to figure out how to protect our privacy and still allow us to go after the bad guys.
Privacy
President Obama Wants a Back Door on Your Phone. But Not on His.
Secure communications for me, but not for thee.
Obama Administration to Expand Unconstitutional Warrantless NSA Spying on Americans
The new surveillance rules have nothing to do with stopping terrorism.
Here's How Apple Plans to Beat the FBI
Among other things, Apple alleges that the FBI violates its First Amendment rights by compelling company engineers to write code.
Apple Finds It Has Many Friends in Encryption Fight Against FBI
Big names in tech file briefs in support.
Mass Transit Meets Mass Surveillance
Maryland legislators want to limit the use of listening devices on public buses.
Teacher Could Face Charges for 'Contributing to Delinquency of Minor' Who Stole Her Phone and Distributed Nude Photos From It
School administrators say she should have password-protected the phone.
Reps Skeptical of FBI in Encryption Fight Against Apple
Judiciary Committee members understand the precedent involved.
Don't Trust the FBI's Ability to Keep an iPhone Back Door to Itself
Federal officials can't keep their own secrets. Would you really trust them with the ability to access yours?
Federal Judge Takes Apple's Side vs. Feds in New York
Says government has overstepped bounds
Top Kansas Court Overturns Criminal Penalties for Drivers Who Refuse Alcohol Testing
The 6-to-1 ruling says it's unconstitutional to punish people for withdrawing "implied consent."
Regulatory Science Fiction
The stories of yesterday provide hints for the lawmakers of tomorrow.
Obama Administration to Expand Sharing of NSA Data from Snooping
This is why you shouldn't accept the FBI's 'just one phone' decryption argument.
Edward Snowden: The Individual Is More Powerful Today Than Ever Before.
The national security whistleblower talks to the Free State Project from an undisclosed location in Russia.
Apple's Involuntary Servitude
The DOJ has persuaded a judge to issue a search warrant for a thing that does not exist, by forcing Apple to create a key that the FBI is incapable of creating.
'Unfortunately we have not been able to trust the federal government when it comes to surveillance'
Kennedy and Matt Welch defend Apple against the FBI
Apple Versus the FBI
It's possible that the FBI is not primarily concerned with the particular evidence stored on the San Bernardino shooter's phone at all.
Watch Kennedy and Matt Welch Defend Apple from the Surveillance State (and its Enablers) Tonight at 8 p.m. ET on FBN!
Would the government really limit itself to just this one terrorist iPhone? Tune into Kennedy on Fox Business Network; replay at midnight
Does Anybody Believe the FBI Isn't Out to Defeat Encryption?
The talking points insist this Apple case is an isolated incident. Evidence suggests otherwise.
Scalia on Drugs
Cases involving drug prohibition reveal the late justice's fickle fidelity to the Fourth Amendment and federalism.
Criminal Penalties for Companies that Won't Help Decrypt? Not Yet—But Keep Watching
The stick has been suggested. Now where is the carrot?
4 Reasons to Fear Encryption 'Back Doors,' Even Though You're Not a Terrorist
This seemingly simple demand opens a massive can of extremely dangerous worms.
My data is safer with Apple than with a government
Which side are you on? Government spies or corporate guardians?
Goofus and Gallant on Encryption and Government Intrusion
Consider Sen. Tom Cotton and Rep. Justin Amash and guess which is which.
If You Don't Need Those Big Bills, You Probably Don't Need Cash At All. Do You, Now?
Harvard and other elites take aim at any possibility of financial privacy in the name of curbing criminals flashing their big cash.
The Encryption Fight We Knew Was Coming Is Here—and Apple Appears Ready
Company will not compromise user security to help access terrorist's phone.
Scalia's Liberal Tendencies
The late Supreme Court justice was inaccurately described as "authoritarian."
Fourth Amendment Protections for Emails Inch Forward in Congress
Legislation would require warrants for old communications.
[UPDATED] If You Registered Your Drone with the FAA, Kiss Your Privacy Goodbye
Whoops! The mandatory unmanned aerial vehicle database is public and searchable.
You Don't Have to Oppose Abortion to Worry About Planned Parenthood Video Indictments
Turning journalistic deception into legal matter can have a chilling effect.
Can Anyone Doubt That Hillary Clinton Failed to Safeguard State Secrets?
It seems that every week, more information comes to light about Clinton's grave legal woes.
Fighting Global Censorship, ProPublica Joins the Dark Web
The investigative journalism outfit launches hidden service website on the encrypted Tor Browser.
Report Shows Pretext for Passing CISA Was All Wrong
We can blame last summer's Office of Personnel Management hack on good, old-fashioned bureaucratic incompetence-not a lack of CISA-style "information sharing."
Tim Cook's Message to the White House: Get Behind Real Encryption With No 'Backdoors'
The Apple CEO has become an outspoken defender of privacy rights.
Do the Candidates Even Realize We Just Passed New Cybersurveillance Laws?
More bumbling around tech privacy issues
After Supporting Surveillance Reforms Snowden Helped Bring About, Ted Cruz Calls Him a Traitor
The USA Freedom Act wouldn't have happened without the leaks.
How to Chat Anonymously Online
A guide to anonymous encrypted communication in 5 easy steps.
Despair at the Number of Americans Who Choose Security over Liberty, Privacy
Poll shows citizens fine with warrantless snooping to fight terrorism.
Congress Snuck a Massive Surveillance Expansion Into the Omnibus Budget
At the heart of the measure is expansion of the feds' ability to access data without a warrant.
England Seems to Think Snooping to Stop 'Cyberbulling' Is Actually a Selling Point
Some might find this argument in favor of expanded surveillance a bit underwhelming.
Ho! Ho! Ho! Get Your Ass in That Body Scanner, Santa!
Right before the holidays, TSA changes the rules to stop some from opting for pat-downs.
How Reporters Coordinate with Law Enforcement, Martin Shkreli Edition
Why you should question reporters who are obviously working with law enforcement for preferential treatment.
Freedom Caucus Unable to Strip Intrusive Cybersecurity Bill from Omnibus
More government snooping of Americans; less liability for big business.
Ominous Cybersharing Legislation Finds a Seat on the Omnibus
CISA is alive and appears to have the White House's support.
