Follow-up to the article that started the relentless investigation into the issue of domestic surveillance…news this evening that the New York Times has sued the Dept. of Defense pursuant to a FOIA request to obtain documents related to the government’s monitoring of citizen communications.
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Daily Archives: February 27, 2006
Senator Introduces Resolution Disapproving Port Operations Deal
Press release: “Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Susan Collins has introduced a resolution disapproving of the deal that would enable Dubai Ports World (DPW) to purchase Peninsular & Oriental (P & O) without an additional national security review and Congressional consultation. The Senator’s resolution directs the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United… Continue Reading
Identity Theft: Protecting Your Good Name
NPR: Identity Theft – Protecting Your Good Name, February 27, 2006. (17 pages, PDF) Continue Reading
Phishing, Pharming, Key Logging, DDOS Attacks Require Net Users to Remain Vigilant
New York Times: Cyberthieves Silently Copy Your Passwords as You Type USA Today, Increasing Web attacks disrupt commerce Related postings on cybercrime Continue Reading
DHS Releases Data on Port Security Funding But Concern Remains Heightened
Strengthening Port Security Through a Multi-Layered Strategy, February 24, 2006: “The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has implemented a multi-layered strategy to keep U.S. ports safe and secure. Since 9/11, federal funding for port security has increased by more than 700 percent, new technologies have been deployed, and additional technologies are being developed. To bolster… Continue Reading
Katrina Task Force Subcmte. Report From ABA
“The ABA Standing Committee on Law and National Security, the ABA Section of State and Local Government Law and the ABA Section of Administrative Law and Regulatory Practice have just released a report evaluating current legal authorities available to meet national disasters and emergencies. The purpose of this study was to examine the legal authorities… Continue Reading
GAO Reports on DHS Security for Chemical Facilities
Homeland Security: DHS Is Taking Steps to Enhance Security at Chemical Facilities, but Additional Authority Is Needed, GAO-06-150, January 27, 2006. Highlights. “Terrorist attacks on U.S. chemical facilities could damage public health and the economy. While the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) formerly led federal efforts to ensure chemical facility security, the Department of Homeland Security… Continue Reading
DOJ Brief Rebuffs Google’s Stance on Data Search Privacy
Follow-up to postings on Google’s ongoing legal battle with DOJ on the release of database search records, CDT provides a PDF copy of the latest round of briefs, Gonzales v. Google, February 24, 2006, 26 pages. See also CNET News.com, Google’s Privacy Concerns Unfounded According to Newly Filed Brief: “The Justice Department has denied requesting… Continue Reading
