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May 8, 2013

Report: U.S. Overhauls Internet Surveillance Rules 
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The Obama administration is reportedly preparing to approve an overhaul
of government surveillance of the Internet. The New York Times reports
the new rules would make it easier to wiretap users of web services such
as instant messaging. The plan focuses on enforcing fines against
Internet companies that fail to comply with court orders. Foreign-based
companies would be subjected to the same rules. That measure has raised
concerns other countries seeking to monitor users, including dissidents,
may follow suit against U.S. companies abroad.

 

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