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Wiretap Overview
Overview Government Surveillance of Telephones and the Internet
Search & Seizure
The Dept. of Justice has written a manual on the rules for seizing evidence stored in computers. "Searching and Seizing Computers and Obtaining Electronic Evidence in Criminal Investigations"
Carnivore
Carnivore is a computer program designed by the FBI to intercept Internet communications.
CDT's Carnivore Reference Page
CALEA
The Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act of 1994 (CALEA) was supposed to preserve law enforcement surveillance capabilities in the face of technological chage, but the FBI has been trying to use it to claim control over the design of the telephone network to enhance its surveillance powers.
CDT's CALEA Reference Page
Roving Wiretaps
A roving wiretap order allows the government to tap any phone lines that a suspect may use.
-Congress Passes "Roving Wiretaps," Expands Surveillance Authority
-E-RIGHTS Bill (S. 854) tightens standard for roving taps
Echelon
Echelon is a secretive international surveillance system that operates outside of the normal limitations of the Constitution.
International Monitoring by US government
FIDNet
FIDNet is a comprehensive monitoring system intended to protect government computers, but it raises serious privacy concerns.
CDT's FIDNet Reference Page
CESA
CESA was a bill proposed by the Clinton Administration that would allow the government to seize decryption keys without notice to the user.
CDT's CESA Reference Page
Articles
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| Congressional Oversight, Hearings and Legislation Introduced after the PATRIOT Act |
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Joint Inquiry report
9/11 Inquiry
Oversight Hearings and Questions
- Testimony of AG John Ashcroft before the Senate Committee on the Judiciary, "DOJ Oversight: Terrorism and Other Topics," June 8, 2004
- Letter from Senators Feingold, Durbin, Corzine, Wyden, Akaka, and Bingaman to Attorney General Ashcroft concerning the use of sec. 215 [pdf], March 9, 2004
- Senate Judiciary Committee hearing: "Protecting Our National Security from Terrorist Attacks: A Review of Criminal Terrorism Investigations and Prosecutions," Oct. 21, 2003
- Letters dated June 23, 2003 from Chairman Sensenbrenner and Rep. Conyers of the House Judiciary Committee presenting follow-up questions to AG Ashcroft after his testimony to the Committee in June 2003; answers requested by October 1st http://www.house.gov/judiciary_democrats/aggenhrgquestionsltr62303.pdf
http://www.house.gov/judiciary_democrats/agpatriothrgquestionsltr62303.pdf
- Letter to the Attorney General from House Judiciary Chairman Sensenbrenner and Ranking Member Conyers with Questions about Implementation of the USA PATRIOT Act, April 1, 2003
- FISA Implementation Failures Report from Senators Leahy, Grassley and Specter [pdf], February 2003
- Partial DOJ reply to House Judiciary Committee questions, [pdf] July 26, 2002
- The Intelligence Resource Program of the Federation of American Scientists maintains a fairly comprehensive list of links to hearings on terrorism, homeland security and related issues
- Letter from House Judiciary Committee to Attorney General John Ashcroft, June 13, 2002, seeking detailed information on PATRIOT Act mplementation
- Senate Judiciary Comm Oversight Hearing on Counterterrorism, June 6, 2002
- Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs - oversight hearing on the financial war on terrorism and implementation of the anti-money laundering provisions of the USA Patriot Act, Jan. 29, 2002
- Statement of James X. Dempsey before the
House Committee on the Judiciary Forum on National Security and the Constitution, January 24, 2002
- House Judiciary Committee, Immigration Subcommittee, Dec. 19, 2001
- Senate Judiciary Committee, "DOJ Oversight: Preserving Our Freedoms While Defending Against Terrorism," four hearings:
- Nov. 28, 2001 - on secrecy issues, including eavesdropping on attorney/client communications, and military tribunals.
- Dec. 4, 2001 - on military tribunals.
- Dec. 4, 2001 - on matters relating to detentions.
- Dec. 6, 2001 - Attorney General John Ashcroft.
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