3 chapters across the catalog
Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board, C-SPAN Hearing
The Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board (PCLOB) held a hearing on C-SPAN regarding government surveillance. The board, composed primarily of lawyers and former government officials, discussed the legal definitions and technical implementations of NSA data collection programs.
Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board Report on NSA
David Medin, chairman of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board (PCLOB), is discussed following a report declaring NSA surveillance unconstitutional. The hosts highlight the lack of mainstream media coverage for the report, noting Medin was relegated to speaking in a George Washington University basement. They also point out the suspicious timing of Medin's confirmation just days before the Snowden leaks.
Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board, Government Accountability
The Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board (PCLOB), currently chaired by David Medin, is highlighted as an independent agency within the executive branch tasked with balancing counter-terrorism efforts against privacy rights. Although recommended by the 9-11 Commission in 2004, the board's actual influence is questioned, with comparisons made to the lack of transparency surrounding the Benghazi investigation.
