What a reform to Section 702 could look like
Summary
Marketplace Tech examines the impending expiration of FISA Section 702, a surveillance law allowing warrantless data collection on foreign nationals that often captures Americans' communications. Host Stephanie Hughes interviews Elizabeth Goitin from the Brennan Center for Justice about proposed reforms, including closing "backdoor search" and data broker loopholes. The discussion highlights the tension between national security needs, particularly regarding Iran, and civil liberties concerns over government access to sensitive personal data.
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FISA Section 702 expiration and backdoor search loophole
Data broker loophole and bipartisan reform efforts
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Impact of Iran conflict on surveillance debate
Privacy risks for Americans and data aggregation
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