- Thu Mar 13 2008 Inspector general: FBI not embracing privacy safeguards
A second critical inspector general's report says the FBI has conducted unlawful surveillance of American citizens and has not made the substantial changes necessary to clean up its act.
- Wed Jan 9 2008 Santa's delivered the Open Government Act
Internet attorney Eric J. Sinrod explains why he thinks the newly signed law ensures government accountability in the Digital Age.
- Mon Feb 6 2006 Gonzales: NSA may tap 'ordinary' Americans' e-mail
During Senate hearing, attorney general declines to offer reassurances about a secret surveillance program.
- Wed Nov 2 2005 ACLU challenges Patriot Act
ACLU asks judges to uphold lower court rulings that would eliminate gag provisions on "secret" FBI requests for information.
- Thu May 1 2008 Democrat wants to require disability-friendly Internet phones, video
Rep. Edward Markey is drafting legislation that would extend closed captioning and other rules for traditional TVs and telephones to their Internet-enabled counterparts.
- Tue Apr 5 2005 Feds uncloak the Patriot Act
As debate begins on portions of the law set to expire, officials summarize how the "sneak and peek" provision has been used.
- Tue Jul 12 2005 Adware's second act
The controversial companies are trying to make nice with consumers. But in the process, they're suffering self-inflicted wounds.
- Mon Dec 14 2009 Web accessibility no longer an afterthought
Thanks to the work of Internet accessibility advocates, the world's move to the Web is more and more available to those with disabilities.
- Thu Mar 2 2006 Senate overwhelmingly approves Patriot Act
- Thu Sep 6 2007 Judge deals blow to Patriot Act
He blocks FBI from using national security letters, a controversial surveillance tool that has been misused in the past.



