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#104: Legal Hacking

July 18, 2016

Is encryption really a problem for law enforcement? If so, what’s the solution? In recent months, the FBI has faced legal pushback over its use...


#102: The FBI and Browser Spying

July 12, 2016

Should the FBI need a warrant to look at your browser history? What about other records about how you use the Internet? Recently, Sens. John...


#95: Cybersecurity Myths

June 15, 2016

With all the headlines around cyber attacks, there’s a lot of confusion and myths surrounding data security. Sometimes, the simplest explanation is the right one,...


#92: Government Hacking

June 6, 2016

If you get hacked, should the government hack back? Recent efforts have been made to fight the use of illegal botnets, but many privacy advocates...


#87: High School Surveillance Debate

May 24, 2016

If you’re looking for a nuanced, thoughtful debate on government surveillance, you probably won’t find it in Congress. But look no further than American high...


#85: Privacy in the Golden Age of Surveillance

May 20, 2016

In the “Golden Age of Surveillance,” are limits on government data collection really enough to protect privacy? Is mass surveillance inevitable? In the past, there...