Top 10 Reasons to Reform Section 702
Section 702, the controversial aspect of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) which allows for mass surveillance of American Citizens, is set to phase out at the…
Republican Debate Reveals Sharp Divisions on Surveillance
Last night’s Republican debate drew a sharp contrast between candidates on the question of how surveillance ought to be used to fight global terrorism. Tempers flared as Ted Cruz and…
FreedomWorks’ Digital Bill of Rights
As more and more of our activities move online and the internet plays an integral role in our day to day lives, it must be remembered that the rights we…
The “Balance” Between Safety and Privacy: Why Going Dark Offers a Shining Light
On July 8th the Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing titled “Going Dark: Encryption, Technology, and the Balance Between Public Safety and Privacy.” In his opening statement, Senator Chuck…
Get ready for another showdown on NSA spying
The National Security Agency’s vast spying apparatus has been a tremendous hurdle for the United States’ still-burgeoning tech industry. Many lawmakers on Capitol Hill are, however, unconcerned with the economic…
“Sneak and Peek” Warrants Are Abused by Law Enforcement
Section 213 of the PATRIOT Act creates what is known as “sneak and peek” warrant. Law enforcement is authorized to conduct a search without first notifying the subject of the…
The Government Can Legally Read Your Old Emails— Here’s How to Stop Them
Did you know that the government can legally read your emails that are older than 180 days without a warrant? (1) It’s true. Your old emails are…
UPDATE: FreedomWorks, Sen. Rand Paul NSA Lawsuit
On February 12, 2014 FreedomWorks and Rand Paul, under the legal counsel of Ken Cuccinelli, filed suit against Barack Obama & The NSA, claiming injury due to the warrantless collection…
New Scorecard Rates How Your Representative Stands on NSA Spying
Where does your representative stand on NSA spying? FreedomWorks has joined with groups across the political spectrum to bring you a scorecard that tracks your representative’s voting and co-sponsorship…
A Strangeness Called Trust and Privacy
When Blanche DuBois stepped off that streetcar named Desire and stepped into her sister’s rough French Quarter neighborhood, it was an era far different from our own. The New Orleans…