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Tech Policy Podcast

#364: Will No One Rid Us of This Warrantless Surveillance?

Jan 24, 2024
Liza Goitein, an expert on the FISA Section 702 surveillance program, discusses its controversial nature, the need for reform, and the Fourth Amendment's relevance. The podcast explores the controversy surrounding US person queries, the ethical implications of using government-collected data, options for warrantless surveillance, and the upcoming expiration of Section 702.
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  • Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act allows warrantless electronic surveillance of foreigners abroad, leading to controversy and calls for reform.
  • The use of US person queries in Section 702 surveillance has been prone to abuse, targeting activists, journalists, and political figures.

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Section 702 Overview

Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act permits warrantless electronic surveillance of foreigners abroad, resulting in incidental collection of communications involving people in the US. This has sparked controversy and calls for reform.

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