USA Patriot Act Expires: What Happened, Why It Matters, & What's Next

Thanks in large part to Sen. Rand Paul, at midnight on Sunday, the U.S. Senate let the Patriot Act expire, removing key controversial surveillance authorities from the National Security Agency. So what does that mean, and what's next?

Congress Passes Legislation Expanding NSA Access to U.S Phone and Internet Data

The campaign to rein in the surveillance of Americans by the National Security Agency (NSA) has become even more difficult. Congress in its lame duck session has used a set of provisions that expand rather than curtail the agency's data-gathering power.

Federal Board Endorses NSA Internet Surveillance, Suggests New Safeguards

A federal oversight board endorsed NSA surveillance programs, but suggested that new safeguards be put in place to protect the privacy of American citizens.

Report: NSA is Building Comprehensive Facial Recognition Database

A new report reveals that the NSA is building a comprehensive facial recognition database of images posted on the Internet.
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