surveillance
32 pieces tagged “surveillance”, newest first.

To Flock or Not to Flock
The automatic license plate reader cameras made by Flock seem like they’re here to stay, so who gets to have their data?

Flock Cameras and a Person of Interest
Technology has dual uses. How that comports with individual rights is a question without a definitive answer — so far.

What Are Flock Cameras, and Why Do People Hate Them?
The automated data-scanning and -collecting cameras are popping up all over the country. Vandalism has brought the issue to the forefront.

Figuring Out the FISA Fight
The House reauthorized a key part of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act on Friday, but to what end?

Is It Time to End the FBI?
As Congress debates FISA, it’s worth reviewing why so many Americans completely distrust the bureau.
Going Postal for the Surveillance State
Why is the U.S. Postal Service tracking and collecting data on Americans on social media?
Government-Run Healthcare Abets the Surveillance State
There are inherent privacy violations in a massive contact-tracing program.
To FISA or Not to FISA
Reforming government surveillance is a lot more complicated than meets the eye.

The Fight Over FISA
Both parties face internal bickering over what to do with renewing surveillance authority.

NSA Metadata Collection May Be a Thing of the Past
The agency is now calling for an end to the PATRIOT Act’s Section 215 data program.

Congress Works on Contentious Surveillance Bill
The Long War continues and good tools are required, but constitutional rights must be protected.
What Was Unmasking and How Far Did It Go?
Clapper expanded it at Obama’s behest, and Rice, Power and Rhodes all went to town.

Unpacking the Unmasking Scandal
James Clapper revised the unmasking rules in 2013, opening the door for Obama and company to take advantage.
Narrative-Shaping Obscures Obama Administration’s Abuse of Power
Leftmedia outlets told the story of NSA and FBI surveillance of Americans, but without saying anything about Obama’s role.

Obama’s NSA Illegally Surveilled Americans for Years
A recently released report finds that the Obama administration admitted it had failed to follow protection protocols.
A Spying, Lying Obama Administration
The Obama administration worked to keep tabs on, and/or intimidate, people it considered threats to its agenda.

So, Susan Rice Was the One ‘Unmasking’
Was Obama’s adviser pushing the “Russia hacked the election” narrative?
An Untrustworthy FBI Director
Something smells rotten about James Comey’s latest testimony.
This Just In: The FBI Is Investigating
Comey’s testimony provided little but bad headlines for Trump.

The Faking News Fakers: ‘Wiretaps? What Wiretaps?’
More “News” from the Demo/MSM Propaganda Conglomerate