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Internet Freedom

Published on Dec 10, 2015

A discussion about current events and legislation that affect our internet freedom

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Internet freedom

Presented by Nick Owens
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Overview

  • NSA Scandal & Edward Snowden
  • FISA Improvements Act
  • USA FREEDOM Act
3.

NSA Scandal & edward snowden

  • Mass collection of user data (mostly via corporations)
  • Exposed by former CIA employee and NSA contractor
  • Implications on US credibility
  • Effect on cloud computing and data storage
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FISA Improvements Act

  • Aligns closely with USA Patriot Act
  • Opens loopholes to gather information
  • Data can be held for up to 5 years
  • 72-hour grace period
  • No need for attorney general approval
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5.

USA Freedom Act

  • Counterpart of the FISA Improvements Act
  • Brigns transparency to FISA court
  • Special advocate to sit on FISA Court
  • No restrictions on how the data is received
  • No liability to corporations or accountability for officials
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conclusions

  • The scandals have only just begun
  • The government is becoming increasingly involved
  • A dozen more acts in the works
  • Our credibility as a country is on the line
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In the US We Trust?

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