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U.S. Government Surveillance Programs Spark Debate over Privacy and Security

Jun 14 2013 - 2:48pm

The U.S. government’s access to Verizon customers’ phone records and the internet data collection operation code-named PRISM have sparked debate over the tradeoffs between national security and citizens' privacy rights.

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Civil Society, Freedom of Expression, Internet Freedom, Media Freedom, Rule of Law

Regions:

Americas

Press Release

Sweeping U.S. Surveillance Program Raises Privacy Concerns

Jun 6 2013 - 3:54pm

The revelation that the Federal Bureau of Investigation and National Security Agency have been carrying out a secret surveillance program of American cell phone calls raises serious concerns and important questions about individual privacy in a digital age.

Issues:

Civil Society, Freedom of Expression, Rule of Law

Regions:

Americas

In the News

Choque de Opiniones:Libertad de Prensa

May 28 2013 - 1:19pm

CNN hosted a debate examining press freedom in light of the recent seizure of Associated Press' records by the Justice Department. Featuring insight from Cynthia Romero from Freedom House.

Issues:

Freedom of Expression, Media Freedom

Regions:

Western Europe

Freedom Alert

Facebook Joins Global Network Initiative

May 22 2013 - 4:58pm

Freedom House welcomes the announcement today that Facebook will become a full member of the Global Network Initiative (GNI) after participating as an observer for the past year.

Issues:

Freedom of Expression, Human Rights Defense, Internet Freedom