House and Senate leaders are close to finalizing a significant bill to safeguard Americans' online data. The bill includes provisions allowing individuals to sue companies for privacy violations. The House is poised to reauthorize a surveillance program crucial for national security, amidst privacy concerns. FISA's Section 702, expiring soon, enables the government to gather electronic communications for security purposes. There are debates on requiring warrants for government surveillance on Americans. Lawmakers are introducing a comprehensive plan to enhance online privacy protections.
Lawmakers unveil sprawling plan to expand online privacy protections https://t.co/HrYjTPexRY
Speaker Mike Johnson pushes lawmakers to support FISA reauthorization vote https://t.co/Tddq2wy0uY https://t.co/Mm8c5WLsdv
Americans’ email, calls, texts in the crosshairs: Congress takes up fight over feds’ spy powers https://t.co/50bFAGvvZK
The U.S. government uses the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act to spy on Americans without a warrant. This week, the House will vote to require the Feds to get a warrant to snoop on Americans. Sadly this vote is likely to fail. I will demand a recorded vote & post results.
FISA's Section 702, set to expire on April 19, grants the government broad powers to scoop up mass quantities of electronic communications to snoop for evidence of plots and dangers. Americans aren't supposed to be targeted but can have communications snatched up and even…
The House is set to consider a bill that would reauthorize a surveillance program that U.S. officials consider vital to national security, but that critics say raises privacy concerns. https://t.co/JpmtJsWibD
House and Senate leaders are nearing an agreement on a landmark bill aimed at protecting Americans’ personal online data. The expected deal would create a mechanism to allow individuals to sue companies that violate their privacy, among other provisions. https://t.co/0kw0iZ2BSu