Privacy

The most compelling national security question this year is whether Congress will reauthorize Section 702 and, if so, what form that reauthorization will take.

The new realignment of the DHS Office of Intelligence & Analysis fails to address the agency's fundamental problems.

Seven must-have provisions for a comprehensive federal consumer data privacy law - without such a law, America can’t have “liberty and justice for all.” 

There are targeted, sensible reforms regarding use of Section 702-acquired information by the FBI for non-national security investigations that would avoid throwing the baby out…

"The United States should do what it has done for generations now when it comes to innovative thought and be a world leader ensuring AI supports society by providing the most benefits…

A key UN committee opened its doors to civil society and experts, but the resulting Delhi Declaration contains little of that input thus far.

Much depends on how social media platforms interpret their obligations under the new regulation, and how EU authorities enforce it.

The intended crime-fighting proposals could force encrypted-messaging services to abandon basic confidentiality or pull out of the market.

An emerging set of rules that apply to public expression on platforms hosting content could ensure that necessary democratic safeguards are securely in place.

The EU Digital Service Act offers hope for increased data access for researchers that can help counter disinformation.

Five myths broken down by J. William Leonard who, in government service, was responsible for the oversight of classified information for the entire executive branch.

The Dobbs decision has broad national security implications, increasing the risk of political violence and damaging US standing in the world.