The Supreme Court should dismiss U.S. v. Microsoft as moot because the Clarifying Lawful Overseas Use of Data Act answers questions about police access to data abroad, DOJ filed Friday (see 1802270052). With inclusion of the Cloud Act (see 1802140062) in the omnibus spending bill, Microsoft no longer has any basis to suggest a warrant is impermissibly extraterritorial, DOJ argued. The agency applied for a new warrant under the law, which a magistrate judge issued Friday. The government is now “unquestionably entitled” to require Microsoft to disclose foreign-stored data under the Stored Communications Act, DOJ argued.
The Supreme Court should dismiss U.S. v. Microsoft as moot because the Clarifying Lawful Overseas Use of Data Act answers questions about police access to data abroad, DOJ filed Friday (see 1802270052). With inclusion of the Cloud Act (see 1802140062) in the omnibus spending bill, Microsoft no longer has any basis to suggest a warrant is impermissibly extraterritorial, DOJ argued. The agency applied for a new warrant under the law, which a magistrate judge issued Friday. The government is now “unquestionably entitled” to require Microsoft to disclose foreign-stored data under the Stored Communications Act, DOJ argued.
Policymakers should collaborate internationally to develop universal IoT standards to address privacy and cybersecurity concerns, panelists said Friday at an event hosted by American University’s Internet Governance Lab. Open Internet of Things Certification Mark Coordinator Alexandra Deschamps-Sonsino’s organization is pushing for a global, consumer-facing certification program for internet-connected products. Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass., and Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., made a similar effort with the Cyber Shield Act (S-2020/HR-4163), which would establish a voluntary certification program to ensure internet-connected devices meet “industry-leading” standards on cyber and data security (see 1802150034).
Policymakers should collaborate internationally to develop universal IoT standards to address privacy and cybersecurity concerns, panelists said Friday at an event hosted by American University’s Internet Governance Lab. Open Internet of Things Certification Mark Coordinator Alexandra Deschamps-Sonsino’s organization is pushing for a global, consumer-facing certification program for internet-connected products. Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass., and Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., made a similar effort with the Cyber Shield Act (S-2020/HR-4163), which would establish a voluntary certification program to ensure internet-connected devices meet “industry-leading” standards on cyber and data security (see 1802150034).
Privacy groups, lawmakers and former employees are urging the Senate to swiftly fill the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board (PCLOB), a key intelligence advisory group that has been without quorum since January 2017.
Privacy groups, lawmakers and former employees are urging the Senate to swiftly fill the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board (PCLOB), a key intelligence advisory group that has been without quorum since January 2017.
Consumer Watchdog and other privacy groups said Facebook should end campaign contributions and “electioneering,” and hire an independent auditor to monitor the platform’s use of personal data in relation to election advertisements (see 1803270043). Facebook should be barred from election efforts, given the platform’s influence over the U.S. electorate, said Consumer Watchdog President Jamie Court during a conference call Wednesday. “This is all about stealing America,” Court said, accusing Facebook of allowing the personal data of 50 million Americans to improperly fall into the hands of Cambridge Analytica, which he described as electioneers.
Consumer Watchdog and other privacy groups said Facebook should end campaign contributions and “electioneering,” and hire an independent auditor to monitor the platform’s use of personal data in relation to election advertisements (see 1803270043). Facebook should be barred from election efforts, given the platform’s influence over the U.S. electorate, said Consumer Watchdog President Jamie Court during a conference call Wednesday. “This is all about stealing America,” Court said, accusing Facebook of allowing the personal data of 50 million Americans to improperly fall into the hands of Cambridge Analytica, which he described as electioneers.
Consumer Watchdog and other privacy groups said Facebook should end campaign contributions and “electioneering,” and hire an independent auditor to monitor the platform’s use of personal data in relation to election advertisements (see 1803270043). Facebook should be barred from election efforts, given the platform’s influence over the U.S. electorate, said Consumer Watchdog President Jamie Court during a conference call Wednesday. “This is all about stealing America,” Court said, accusing Facebook of allowing the personal data of 50 million Americans to improperly fall into the hands of Cambridge Analytica, which he described as electioneers.
A source at Facebook said Tuesday the company is in touch with lawmakers but wouldn't confirm that CEO Mark Zuckerberg agreed to testify before Congress, as reported by multiple outlets after the Cambridge Analytica controversy.