3 chapters across the catalog
Congress votes to overturn Obama-era FCC privacy regulations that would have prevented ISPs from selling user data without permission. The discussion suggests the original rules were designed to benefit data-collecting giants like Google and Amazon by hobbling their ISP competitors.
Rule 41, Government Hacking Policy, Senator Ron Wyden
Senators Ron Wyden and John Cornyn debate changes to Rule 41 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. The changes allow federal judges to issue warrants for remote electronic searches (hacking) outside their districts. Wyden argues the policy has enormous consequences for privacy, while Cornyn defends the three-year review process.
London CCTV Network Shutdown, Resolution Standards Legal Ruling
Hundreds of thousands of CCTV cameras in London were reportedly turned off during the G20 summit due to a specific legal ruling regarding resolution standards. While official statements claimed the network did not meet required standards, the hosts speculate whether the resolution was actually too high for public disclosure or if the grainy footage is preferred for media consumption.
