Tag Archives: Technocracy

The Internet-Homeland Security Power Center Revolving Door

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“The second-ranking official at the Department of Homeland Security said she will resign shortly, ending four years as a champion of a civilian-controlled Internet.  In an exclusive interview with Reuters, Jane Holl Lute, the sole deputy secretary at Homeland Security, said on Monday she would give notice this week and leave to pursue a role in international Internet affairs.  Lute said that she was leaving with the department on a strong footing in Internet matters, with its central role cemented by an executive order on cybersecurity issued by President Barack Obama in February.”

http://www.economicpolicyjournal.com/2013/04/the-internet-homeland-security-power.html

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CISPA cybersecurity bill coming back with ‘significant improvements’

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“The lawmakers said they would insert a more narrow definition of national security in the bill.  The amendments would also seek to clarify that Internet firms could only use data about threats for cybersecurity purposes, not for marketing or other commercial uses, and would give more oversight to privacy officers at federal agencies.  Greg Nojeim of the Center for Democracy and Technology said the changes failed to address one key concern — that information could be accessed by the top-secret National Security Agency, a branch of the military.”

http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/04/08/rep-mike-rogers-significant-improvements-to-cispa-over-privacy-concerns/

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Government spying hurts the economy

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Government spying hurts the economy

“With laws like the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) and the Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986 (ECPA), the United States could be losing out on much needed business opportunities. Legislation like these allow the government to spy on customers’ data, and RT’s Liz Wahl takes a look at why companies are thinking twice before investing in the US.”

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Ben Swann: “Rand Paul’s 13 Hours That Changed Public Opinion”

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Ben Swann: “Rand Paul’s 13 Hours That Changed Public Opinion”

“Ben Swann Full Disclosure explains how the Rand Paul filibuster has been responsible for a 50 point swing in public opinion on the use of drones to kill U.S. citizens who are also terror suspects overseas.”

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Police Scan Social Media To Identify Likely Funeral Protesters For Pre-emptive Arrests

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“Police officers are monitoring social media, internet forums and BlackBerry messaging networks in the expectation that Margaret Thatcher’s funeral procession next Wednesday will be targeted by protesters.  The possibility of demonstrations during the funeral has raised concerns that police may adopt the controversial tactic of making pre-emptive arrests.  Plans appear to be under way for different groups to demonstrate during the funeral, and to hold celebrations around the country on the same day.  Police and security-service planning for Baroness Thatcher’s funeral has been under way for three and a half years.”

http://libertycrier.com/government/police-scan-social-media-to-identify-likely-protesters-for-pre-emptive-arrests-before-thatcher-funeral/

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School forces 25 hungry students to throw away lunches when they couldn’t pay

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“A group Massachusetts parents are outraged and at least one worker has been placed on administrative leave after about 25 students Robert J. Coelho Middle School in Attleboro were forced to throw away their lunches over concerns that they could not pay for the food.  Parents said that some students cried and went home hungry.  School officials told The Sun Chronicle that Whitson’s, the contractor responsible for providing lunches, made the decision to stop students from eating their lunch if there was not enough credit in the student’s pre-paid account or they were not able to provide cash for the meal.”

http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/04/04/school-forces-25-hungry-students-to-throw-away-lunches-when-they-couldnt-pay/

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IRS collecting tax payer information from Facebook and Twitter

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“You have until April 15th to file a return – and the IRS will be collecting a lot more than just taxes this year.  According to several reports, the agency will also be collecting personal information from sites like Facebook and Twitter.  It says the effort is to catch people trying to beat the system, but some say it goes too far.  Attorney Kristen Mathews warns to be careful with what you say on social media platforms.  She has concerns the government is pushing the limits of what has historically been considered private. The government has said it would only check a Facebook page or twitter account if there is already red flag in a tax form.”

http://www.myfoxdc.com/story/21905788/irs-collecting-tax-payer-information-from-facebook-and-twitter

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Anti-drone protests kick off in San Diego

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Anti-drone protests kick off in San Diego

“From coast-to-coast, human rights activists have launched a month-long protest against the use drones by the US government. Throughout the month of April, the ‘Days of Action’ demonstrations will take it to the companies behind the construction of these robots in the sky. RT’s Ramon Galindo brings us more from San Diego, California.”

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Cops with Drones: Alameda Co., CA Weighs Technology vs. Privacy

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Cops with Drones: Alameda Co., CA Weighs Technology vs. Privacy

“For a long time, drones – unmanned aircraft – were used only by the military. Now local law enforcement wants them for police work such as surveillance and search-and-rescue missions. That in turn has sparked a fierce debate over the balance between cutting-edge law enforcement technology and the privacy rights of citizens.”

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BionicOpter dragonfly drone flutters about, blows minds

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BionicOpter dragonfly drone flutters about, blows minds

“Festo isn’t quite the household name that Boston Dynamics is. (And, really, we’re not entirely sure Big Dog is a regular topic of conversation at dinner tables yet.) But, it certainly deserves just as much attention for the work they’re doing with robotics. After crafting a machine last year that soared around like a herring gull, now the company has created BionicOpter. The 17.3-inch long dragonfly drone can flutter through the air in any direction, and even hover, just like its biological inspiration.”

http://www.engadget.com/2013/03/29/bionicopter-dragonfly-drone/

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