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Briefing: Congress Is Dropping the Ball with a Clean Extension of FISA

Strategic angle: Two years ago, Congress passed the 'Reforming Intelligence and Securing America' Act (RISAA) that included nominal reforms to Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA).

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Updated 22 days ago
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Congress has opted for a clean extension of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), a decision that follows the passage of the 'Reforming Intelligence and Securing America' Act (RISAA) two years ago.

While RISAA introduced some nominal reforms to Section 702, concerns persist regarding the adequacy of these changes in addressing the complexities of surveillance architecture.

The implications of this extension on data processing and oversight mechanisms warrant careful consideration, particularly in the context of evolving technological capabilities and privacy concerns.