A warrantless wiretap law is about to expire — but surveillance networks aren’t actually ‘going dark’
Despite the expiration of Section 702 of the FISA, the US government's surveillance capabilities remain largely intact due to existing court certifications. The article argues that warnings of systems 'going dark' are exaggerated.
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It provides context on the debate over government surveillance powers and the accuracy of political rhetoric regarding national security.
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The article challenges the narrative of both proponents and opponents of the bill by focusing on technical reality.
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