Digital Government
Obama and Lawmakers Plan to End Mass Surveillance
The White House and the House Intelligence Committee plan to soon unveil their proposals to reform NSA spying.
Modernization
Netflix Wants to Expand Federal Rules on Internet Speeds
Company doesn't want to pay extra to ensure high-quality video streams.
Digital Government
Obama Administration Denies 'Abandoning the Internet'
Commerce official insists other governments won't be allowed to seize online power.
Cybersecurity
Target Could Face Federal Charges for Failing to Protect Customer Data From Hackers
FTC taking a hard look at the incident, former officials speculate.
Digital Government
U.S. Government to Give Up Key Internet Powers
The United States will turn over control to the "global Internet community."
Digital Government
Key NSA Defender Wants to End Bulk Data Collection
Rep. Ruppersberger has a plan to overhaul the controversial spying program.
Emerging Tech
Senator Wants to Save the World From 'www.you.suck'
Jay Rockefeller says domain name has 'little or no socially redeeming value.'
Cybersecurity
NSA Nominee Confirms Ukraine Is Under Cyberattack
Vice Adm. Michael Rogers warns the U.S. is also vulnerable.
Cybersecurity
CIA Accused of Hacking Senate Staffer Computers
The agency's watchdog is investigating whether agents spied on the Senate Intelligence Committee.
Cybersecurity
White House on NSA: Facebook Does It Too
The Obama administration studies data-privacy fears.
Modernization
AT&T Plans Phone Experiments in Two Towns
The FCC will oversee the transition to Internet-based networks in Alabama and Florida.
Digital Government
NSA Wants to Expand Phone Database—Because of Privacy Suits
The government says it needs to keep the phone data as evidence.
Emerging Tech
Google Fears FCC's New Internet Powers
The Web giant's lobbyists are quietly fretting about a recent court ruling.
Modernization
Bill to Legalize Cell-Phone Unlocking Set for House Vote
Under an expedited process, the bill will need a two-thirds vote to pass.
Modernization
FCC Tries to Help Emergency Responders Find 911 Cellphone Callers
Carriers would have to provide more accurate information to 911 centers.
Digital Government
FCC Moves to Revive Net-Neutrality Rules
The agency will try to protect access to Netflix, Google, and other websites.
Digital Government
Obama-Appointed FTC Chairwoman Praises Snowden for Putting 'Spotlight' on Privacy
Many were unaware how they could be tracked online, Edith Ramirez says.
Digital Government
Officials Seek Industry Input on How to Comply With Obama's NSA Reforms
Could a contractor store all that metadata or is that an inherently governmental function?
Digital Government
Twitter Breaks Rank, Threatens to Fight NSA Gag Orders
The Justice Department's deal with tech companies didn't go far enough for Twitter.
Emerging Tech
Long-Shot Net-Neutrality Bill Introduced
The legislation would save the open Internet rules, but has little hope with Republicans.
Almost There!
Help us tailor content specifically for you: