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The Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board hosted a public forum to discuss the USA Freedom Act, a modified extension of the Patriot Act, which was due to expire at the end of 2019 if…

Specialists talked about consumer privacy and the legal considerations, restrictions, and implications of mass data collection and sharing. They spoke at a Carnegie Endowment for…

“Defining Privacy Interests” was the first session of the public meeting on “Defining Privacy” held at the Washington Marriott Georgetown Hotel. The Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight…

Panelists talked about privacy and security concerns resulting from data collection by the government and private sector as more devices collect and transmit user data. They also considered the the…

Edward Felten talked about Bitcoin, the virtual currency exchanged solely online, which had recently experienced cyberattacks. Mr. Felten explained how the currency works and what the recently…

National security and intelligence officials as well as legal scholars testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on the National Security Agency’s surveillance programs. James Clapper…

In light of the use of social media in troubled areas of the world such as Tunisia and Egypt, Philip Verveer talked about the State Department’s role in freedom of expression matters worldwide. Edward…

Panelists talked about innovative uses of information to personalize users' online experience, make product recommendations, provide services, and connect people with similar personal,…

Witnesses testified about online advertising and privacy issues. They focused on "behavioral online advertising", or advertising that follows users web browsing history with the intention of…

The House Administration Committee held a hearing on electronic voting machine verification, security, and paper trails. Witnesses testified about the reliability of various electronic…