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Re: The USA can ban you
Posted: 15 Jul 2013, 20:02
by Pedro-NF
European commission backs Merkel's call for tougher data protection laws
EU countries are urged to follow lead of German chancellor, who wants internet companies to reveal whom they share data with.
Re: The USA can ban you
Posted: 17 Jul 2013, 21:39
by Pedro-NF
Millions of US license plates tracked and stored, new ACLU report finds
Alarming number of databases across US are storing details of Americans' locations – not just government agencies.
Re: The USA can ban you
Posted: 17 Jul 2013, 21:40
by Pedro-NF
NSA warned to rein in surveillance as agency reveals even greater scope
NSA officials testify to angry House panel that agency can perform 'three-hop queries' through Americans' data and records.
Re: The USA can ban you
Posted: 18 Jul 2013, 05:12
by Pedro-NF
Fake terror plots, paid informants: the tactics of FBI 'entrapment' questioned
Critics say bureau is running a sting operation across America, targeting vulnerable people by luring them into fake terror plots.
Re: The USA can ban you
Posted: 18 Jul 2013, 05:17
by Pedro-NF
The internet advocates crusading for our privacy and security
Given recent revelations about how states and corporations are mining our data, let's raise a cheer for the open net activists.
Re: The USA can ban you
Posted: 18 Jul 2013, 21:35
by Pedro-NF
Edward Snowden new revelations to feature in book about US whistleblower
Journalist Glenn Greenwald will include new insights into NSA surveillance programme in unnamed book due in US in March.
Re: The USA can ban you
Posted: 18 Jul 2013, 21:36
by Pedro-NF
US tech companies appeal to Obama over secret demands for user data
AOL, Apple, Facebook, Google, Microsoft and Yahoo among signatories demanding to publish 'specific numbers' of requests.
Re: The USA can ban you
Posted: 19 Jul 2013, 04:48
by Pedro-NF
White House stays silent on renewal of NSA data collection order
Officials decline to comment on whether they will seek to renew order that permits bulk collection of Americans' phone records.
Re: The USA can ban you
Posted: 20 Jul 2013, 04:00
by Pedro-NF
Secret court lets NSA extend its trawl of Verizon customers' phone records
Latest revelation an indication of how Obama administration has opened up hidden world of mass communications surveillance.
Re: The USA can ban you
Posted: 24 Jul 2013, 06:58
by Pedro-NF
House forces vote on amendment that would limit NSA bulk surveillance
Opposition to bulk surveillance swells with vote that would 'end authority for blanket collection of records under the Patriot Act'.
Re: The USA can ban you
Posted: 24 Jul 2013, 07:00
by Pedro-NF
White House urges Congress to reject moves to curb NSA surveillance
Obama administration alarmed by vote on 'Amash amendment' aimed at blocking blanket surveillance of phone records.
Two very interesting comments by readers of this Guardian newspaper article:
"No surprise. Nothing in the government propagandized American news regarding this fight for liberty. Thanks Guardian."
"You are correct. Perhaps everyone could click on this link to the Washington Post article, which is buried so deep I had to search for Amash:
White House, skeptical lawmakers square off over NSA authority to collect phone records
And the New York Times, although at least they had it visible on the site home page:
N.S.A. Director Lobbies House on Eve of Critical Vote "
Re: The USA can ban you
Posted: 24 Jul 2013, 12:37
by Pedro-NF
Edward Snowden gets his leaving papers – Moscow airport source
Former US spy agency contractor has reportedly been granted documents that will allow him to travel.
Re: The USA can ban you
Posted: 24 Jul 2013, 12:39
by Pedro-NF
Edward Snowden's fear of flying is justified
Snowden is a refugee, not a spy. But America has history when it comes to forcing down planes in defiance of international law.
Re: The USA can ban you
Posted: 25 Jul 2013, 01:16
by Pedro-NF
Narrow defeat for Amash amendment to restrict NSA surveillance
First major challenge to NSA's bulk collection of phone records defeated by only 217 votes to 205 in House of Representatives.
House vote reflects growing revolt over NSA surveillance
Six weeks ago, only a few in Congress were ready to challenge the government on surveillance – but opposition has grown.
Re: The USA can ban you
Posted: 25 Jul 2013, 07:26
by Pedro-NF
Re: The USA can ban you
Posted: 26 Jul 2013, 02:48
by Pedro-NF
NSA amendment's narrow defeat spurs privacy advocates for surveillance fight
Democratic congresswoman hails 'great beginning' as bipartisan coalition looks to reset balance between liberty and security.
Re: The USA can ban you
Posted: 26 Jul 2013, 02:49
by Pedro-NF
Justice Department fails in bid to delay landmark case on NSA collection
ACLU, who brought lawsuit arguing that NSA programme is unconstitional, welcomes judge's decision to set a court date.
Re: The USA can ban you
Posted: 26 Jul 2013, 02:50
by Pedro-NF
America's real subversives: FBI spying then, NSA surveillance now
As the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington nears, let's not forget the history of agency overreach and abuse of power.
Re: The USA can ban you
Posted: 26 Jul 2013, 02:55
by Pedro-NF
Democratic establishment unmasked: prime defenders of NSA bulk spying
NYT: "The Obama administration made common cause with the House Republican leadership".
Re: The USA can ban you
Posted: 27 Jul 2013, 03:43
by Pedro-NF
NSA surveillance critics to testify before Congress
Democrat congressman Alan Grayson says hearing will help to stop 'constant misleading information' from intelligence chiefs.
