Oversight
Lawmakers Want to Know Which Agencies Use a Controversial Cell-Phone Surveillance Tech
A bipartisan group of representatives asked 24 agencies if and how they use “Stingray” technology.
Tech
Bill Would Ban Warrantless Cell-Phone Tracking
Rep. Jason Chaffetz wants local police to follow the same rules as federal agents for using fake cell towers for surveillance.
Tech
Federal Court Approves One Last Month of NSA Surveillance
Judges found that Congress expressly meant to authorize the phone-spying program for the 180 days before they are slated to end.
Tech
Despite Privacy Fears, Senate Passes Cybersecurity Bill
After months of negotiation, a bill designed to step up defenses in the wake of high-profile hacks moves closer to the president’s desk.
Management
White House Endorses Cybersecurity Bill, Bucking Privacy Groups
The Senate’s bill gains momentum ahead of a vote next week.
Management
FBI: ‘Dozens’ of Terror Suspects Have Used Encryption to Hide from Law Enforcement
“I’m surprised if it is only a couple dozen people,” says Senate Homeland Security Chairman Ron Johnson.
Oversight
Co-Sponsors: Cybersecurity Bill to Resurface After Next Week’s Recess
A stalled information-sharing bill is expected to get a vote soon, despite opposition from some in the tech and civil-rights communities.
Defense
John McCain: Pentagon’s Lack of Cyber Policy Is Illegal
Senators pressed Defense and intelligence officials on rules of war for cyberspace at a Tuesday hearing.
Oversight
Is the Federal Government Losing Your Personal Information? Reps Say To Keep It To Yourself
A bill introduced this month would truncate Social Security numbers on common tax forms.
Defense
Agencies Say They Need Access to Americans' Emails Without a Warrant
But the FTC and SEC have not used the current subpoena process in five years.
Oversight
Justice to Require Warrants for Cell Tracking Technology
The new policy does not apply to state and local police departments that have used cell-site simulators to track criminals.
Oversight
Court Overturns Ruling Against NSA Surveillance Program
The bulk-collection program was reined in earlier this summer when Congress passed the USA Freedom Act.
Defense
The Release of Ashley Madison Hack Data Is Embarrassing – And a Major Security Threat
The basic identifying information from the breach of the site can be used access other systems.
Management
IRS Hack Much Larger Than Previously Reported
An internal investigation revealed that the data breach affected 220,000 more taxpayer accounts than was originally estimated.
Oversight
Plan to Criminalize Revenge Porn Will Arrive After Recess
Lawmakers led by Rep. Jackie Speier want to outlaw nonconsensual porn, but they'll be up against opposition from free-speech advocates.
Oversight
Cybersecurity Bill Still in Senate Limbo
The vote hinges on an agreement that would fast-track the information-sharing bill so that it could wrap up before recess.
Management
DHS Issues a Warning About the Senate's Cyber Bill
Homeland Security said Monday that the Senate's plan would "sweep away important privacy protections."
Oversight
Senate Cybersecurity Plan Faces Hurdles
Significant issues remain for the proposed cybersecurity legislation, which is competing with at least two other issues for a vote before recess.
Pay & Benefits
Does Identity-Theft Protection Really Work?
Victims of data breaches are usually offered identity-theft-protection services, but even the companies that promise to safeguard your identity are far from infallible.
Management
OPM Takes Steps Toward Finding a Contractor to Notify Hack Victims
An information request put out to interested companies indicated a mid-August contract award is the "best case."
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