Tech
Democratic victory may kill surveillance bills
Short, post-election session, could still be "rife with danger," civil rights advocate cautions.
Defense
Group warns global travelers about computer searches
Union representative says screeners are "just doing what they're told" in standard operating procedures set by Homeland Security Department officials.
Defense
Defense official: Changes necessary to meet 'net-centric' goals
“Need to know" regime is changing to one that focuses on "the need to share," senior official says.
Tech
Agency will test community reviews of patents
Initiative follows recent industry and congressional attention to backlog of patent applications and overburdened examiners.
Defense
ACLU to pressure Congress over warrantless spying
Since the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, group has pushed consistently for proper checks and balances on government power.
Management
House panel votes to ease access to federal records
Bill would require stricter enforcement of 20-day deadline for responding to requests for information.
Tech
Federal privacy law faces review from data advisers
Report expected to discuss how changes in the nature and use of IT by agencies have created the need for revision of the legal and policy framework -- but not necessarily laws.
Defense
Judge rules against NSA eavesdropping program
Electronic surveillance program runs counter to the 1978 Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, judge says.
News
FBI official: Sweeps of adult entertainment industry off to ‘good start’
Agency is looking to ensure adult content producers comply with federal record-keeping laws.
Defense
Foes of FBI searches of library, Internet records renew challenge
Civil liberties groups file new complaint against special subpoena power built into anti-terrorism law.
Management
Watchdog, lawmakers eye better information flow
Many government entities have promised more streamlined FOIA processes by mid-2007.
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