Concerns Over Government Surveillance Expansion in Spy Powers Reform Bill
Lawmakers and privacy experts are concerned about a provision in a spy powers reform bill that expands government surveillance. The bill reauthorizes Section 702 of FISA, allowing surveillance of Americans' communications without a warrant. The amendment in question broadens the scope of businesses and individuals who can be compelled to spy on customers. Critics call it a 'trojan horse' for 'PATRIOT Act 2.0.' Both Republicans and Democrats have expressed outrage over the expansion of surveillance powers.
Key Points
- Reauthorization of Section 702 of FISA allows surveillance of Americans without a warrant
- Amendment in bill expands the number of businesses and individuals who can be compelled to spy on customers
- Critics view the amendment as a 'trojan horse' for 'PATRIOT Act 2.0'
- Both Republicans and Democrats express concerns over the expansion of surveillance powers