How Long Will We Be Free From Big Brother Drones?
One company allows users to keep 25 square miles under surveillance.
Singapore PM Called Omnipresent Big Brother By Siblings
Open criticism of the political class is not usually welcome in Singapore.
Chinese Jets Intercept U.S. Navy Surveillance Plane
The surveillance plane was 150 miles southeast of Hong Kong in international airspace when a Chinese aircraft flew in front of it, restricting its ability to maneuver.
Comey's Ouster Brings a Chance to Clean Up the FBI
Routine warrantless surveillance of ordinary Americans and "back door" searches must stop.
The Trump Tapes: What We Know
President Trump suggested he taped FBI Director Comey. We separate the paranoia from the facts.
Plans for Increased Internet Surveillance Revealed
Internet providers would have to introduce back doors for intelligence agencies under the proposals.
NSA Abandons Controversial Surveillance Technique
The halt is among the most substantial changes to U.S. surveillance policy in years and comes as digital privacy remains a contentious issue across the globe following the 2013 disclosures of broad NSA spying activity.
Why the World Needs the John McAfee Privacy Phone
Cybersecurity pioneer John McAfee explains why he has decided to build his own "truly private" smartphone.
John McAfee Reveals 'Most Hack-Proof' Smartphone
The cybersecurity pioneer shares details about the ultra-secure device with Newsweek.
Susan Rice Did Not Break the Law: Congress
The president's national security adviser has the authority to unmask Americans intercepted in foreign surveillance. That means what Susan Rice did is standard practice, according to experts.
Congress Seeks Number of Americans Under Surveillance
The request comes as some Republican lawmakers, many of whom have stridently defended U.S. surveillance programs in the past, express sudden interest in considering additional privacy safeguards.
Most Unwilling to Give Up Privacy to Thwart Attacks
The Reuters/Ipsos poll showed Americans were more reluctant to share personal information than when the poll last asked the question four years ago.
Trump Just Killed Internet Privacy Protections
Critics say repealing privacy rules undermines online safety and enables unconstitutional mass surveillance.
Congress Killed Internet Privacy: Time to Fight Back
How can you protect yourself from companies following you online?
Vote to Gut Internet Privacy Rules Provokes Backlash
"Congress should know by now that when you come for the internet, the internet comes for you," one critic said.
We Are All Victims of 'Incidental Collection'
With "incidental collection," no judge decides who to target for surveillance.
WikiLeaks Claims CIA Infected Apple Macs
The latest Vault 7 CIA leaks allegedly reveal hacking methods to spy on Apple devices.
Nunes Apologizes For Handling of Trump Spying Claim
Democrats were upset that Nunes made the comments to the media and then briefed Trump in the White House without informing them.
Facebook's New Privacy Policy Aims to Curb Surveillance
Facebook and Instagram developers are now banned from using data for surveillance purposes.
Four Times Trump Didn't Mean Exactly What He Said
The White House press secretary said Trump doesn't think President Obama wiretapped him, even though he tweeted that.
NYC Reaches New Deal Over Police Monitoring Muslims
The new deal gives the civilian representative the power to report on violations of the guidelines, and requires the mayor to get court approval before removing the representative.
More Than Half of All Internet Traffic Is Now Encrypted
Important milestone reached that protects more web users from eavesdropping and hackers.
Chinese Province Orders All Cars to Install GPS
Xinjiang region will require all vehicles to install tracking systems to combat violence and terrorism.
Chelsea Manning's Real Legacy: Increased Surveillance
Government insiders are trusted less and being watched more in the wake of damaging leaks.
China Makes the Great Firewall Even More Impregnable
China is reinforcing its censorship of the internet by cracking down on VPNs.
Will Trump Try to Erode Digital Freedoms?
Freedom of the press, net neutrality and freedom from surveillance all could be under assault during Trump's presidency.
CIA Outlines New Rules for Monitoring Americans
The new rules were released amid continued public discomfort over the government's surveillance powers, an issue that gained prominence following revelations in 2013 by former government contractor Edward Snowden.
Amnesty: Europe Is Cracking Down on 'Thought Crimes'
"Unchecked powers are trampling freedoms that have long been taken for granted," report says.
Joseph Margulies: Will Trump Expand State Surveillance?
Why would he court the objections to a Muslim registry?
German Politicians Call for Increased Surveillance
Angela Merkel's Bavarian allies want intelligence agencies to monitor people as young as 14.