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January 28, 2014

U.S. Loosens Gag on Secret Demands for User Info 
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The Obama administration has loosened restrictions on what Internet
companies can reveal about how frequently the government secretly
demands information about users. But the new rules still bar companies
from revealing details, including the nature and amount of data
collected by the government. The new rules come after tech companies
sued for permission to release more data on the requests. The American
Civil Liberties Union called the rules a "critical step," but said more
transparency is required, including about requests the tech companies
are not aware of.

 

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