Pedestrians walk inside newly installed “bike rack” barricades outside the U.S. Capitol on March 21, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) How Congress can rein in data brokers Know your customer rules are a first step to address the risks of sensitive data — including on U.S. military servicemembers — sold online. Dec 20, 2023 By Brady Allen Kruse
Sen. Ron Wyden, a Democrat from Oregon, speaks during a news conference on the House budget proposals, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, on March 1, 2023. (STEFANI REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images) Reform bill would overhaul controversial surveillance law A measure introduced on Tuesday puts civil libertarians on a collision course with the Biden administration. Nov 7, 2023 By Elias Groll
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) speaks to members of the press outside the Russell Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill on September 13, 2023.(Alex Wong/Getty Images) FTC nominees urge Congress to pass federal data privacy law Members of Congress also asked nominees for their thoughts on how the FTC should tackle AI. Sep 20, 2023 By Tonya Riley
A California flag flies in front of 555 California Street on May 09, 2023 in San Francisco, California. (Justin Sullivan / Getty Images) California passes first-in-the-nation data broker deletion tool Lawmakers in California are continuing to speed ahead of the federal government in writing legislation to address privacy concerns. Sep 15, 2023 By Tonya Riley
Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY) calls on reporters following the weekly Republican Senate policy luncheon meeting at the U.S. Capitol on September 12, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) How Congress can make the most of Schumer’s AI Insight Forums Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's landmark effort to develop AI policy needs to get the right people in the room to be successful. Sep 13, 2023 By Kevin Allison
Sens. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., and Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., left, initially introduced the Kids Online Safety Act last year. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Getty Images) Children’s online safety bills clear Senate hurdle despite strong civil liberties pushback Critics say the bills will make the internet less safe for kids by increasing digital surveillance and reducing access to encrypted services. Jul 27, 2023 By Tonya Riley
U.S. President Joe Biden speaks before signing the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 during a ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House on August 9, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) Biden nominates veteran national security official as top cyber adviser The selection of Harry Coker ends a protracted search for the second-ever national cyber director. Jul 25, 2023 By Elias Groll
A photo of a cyber clinic. (Courtesy of Google) Google announces $20 million investment for cyber clinics The announcement dovetails with growing interest in Congress to invest in the next generation of the cyber workforce. Jun 22, 2023 By Tonya Riley
CISA Director Jen Easterly speaks at the CrowdStrike Government Summit on April 11, 2023. (Scoop News Group photo) Congress looks to expand CISA’s role, adding responsibilities for satellites and open source software Lawmakers advanced four on Wednesday that would broaden the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's portfolio. May 17, 2023 By Christian Vasquez
(Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images) White House talks with TikTok stall after blistering congressional hearing TikTok's general counsel said Friday the company hasn't heard from the Biden administration since CEO Shou Zi Chew appeared before Congress. Mar 31, 2023 By Tonya Riley