Charlie Osborne reports: An open letter has been published with the backing of 36 civil rights groups which urges US lawmakers to tackle partnerships between Ring and law enforcement to protect civil rights and liberties. In August, the Washington Post reported that over 400 partnerships between the smart video doorbell maker Ring and local law…
Category: Govt
FBI’s Use of Foreign-Surveillance Tool Violated Americans’ Privacy Rights, Court Found
Dustin Volz and Byron Tau report: Some of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s electronic surveillance activities violated the constitutional privacy rights of Americans swept up in a controversial foreign intelligence program, a secretive surveillance court has ruled. The ruling deals a rare rebuke to U.S. spying activities that have generally withstood legal challenge or review….
Do I need ID to ride a train?
The Identity Project addresses a question I asked the other day after reading DHS’s reminder on REAL ID. We’ve been trying for years to find out what the real story is with respect to ID requirements for travel by train, especially on Amtrak. Amtrak and Greyhound ID policies and practices are of paramount importance to the mobility…
DHS Reminds Travelers that Deadline for REAL ID Compliance is One Year Away
Release Date: October 1, 2019 WASHINGTON – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reminds travelers that the upcoming REAL ID requirement and enforcement will start one year from today. Beginning October 1, 2020, every air traveler must present a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license, state-issued enhanced driver’s license, or other acceptable forms of identification, such as a valid…