Mass surveillance

Wikimedia Foundation sues NSA and DoJ over secret surveillance program

Wikimedia Foundation has filed a lawsuit against the National Security Agency alleging its mass surveillance program violates US laws on…

10 years ago

Edward Snowden speaks via video conference at SXSW Interactive 2014

Edward Snowden spoke before a packed auditorium of technology innovators via video link in Austin at the South by Southwest…

11 years ago

Rand Paul sues Obama administration over NSA mass surveillance

Senator Rand Paul sued the Obama administration Wednesday over the NSA's mass collection of millions of Americans' phone records. Rand…

11 years ago

James Clapper calls for Edward Snowden to return “stolen” documents

Director of National Intelligence James Clapper has demanded NSA leaker Edward Snowden return the documents he has "stolen". At a…

11 years ago

Edward Snowden leaks: GCHQ spied on YouTube and Facebook

According to the latest Edward Snowden leaks, the UK intelligence agency , GCHQ, has monitored in real-time YouTube video views,…

11 years ago

Edward Snowden: NSA spied on German companies

Edward Snowden has alleged the National Security Agency (NSA) engaged in industrial espionage. In an interview with Germany's ARD TV…

11 years ago

Edward Snowden sees no chance of a fair trial in US

During an online Q&A session, former NSA contractor Edward Snowden has said he has "no chance" of a fair trial…

11 years ago

Barack Obama ZDF interview: NSA surveillance must not hurt US-German ties

During an interview with a German television, President Barack Obama has said he will not let controversial NSA surveillance undermine…

11 years ago

Barack Obama calls for changes to surveillance programs on NSA speech

President Barack Obama has announced he has ordered curbs on the use of bulk data collected by all US intelligence…

11 years ago

Edward Snowden delivers alternative UK Christmas message on Channel 4

Edward Snowden has delivered an "alternative" UK Christmas message, urging an end to mass surveillance. The broadcast was carried on…

11 years ago

Edward Snowden: Mission accomplished by leaking NSA surveillance programs

In a recent interview, Edward Snowden - who leaked details of NSA electronic surveillance programs - says he's achieved his…

11 years ago

George W. Bush first authorized NSA to collect bulk phone and internet records

Director of National Intelligence James Clapper has decided to declassify more information on the National Security Agency (NSA) spying, showing…

11 years ago

Barack Obama end of year news conference: NSA spying could be reviewed

President Barack Obama has suggested at his end-of-year news conference there may be a review of surveillance by the National…

11 years ago

NSA mass surveillance unconstitutional

The National Security Agency's mass collection of telephone data unconstitutional, Federal District Judge Richard Leon has ruled. Judge Richard Leon…

11 years ago

NSA debates Edward Snowden amnesty

The National Security Agency (NSA) is considering offering an amnesty to fugitive intelligence contractor Edward Snowden if he agrees to…

11 years ago

Apple discloses government data requests

Apple has revealed a list of data requests it has received from governments across the globe. The US government tops…

11 years ago

US Congress and White House reject clemency for Edward Snowden

The US Congress and the White House have rejected clemency for former NSA analyst Edward Snowden. "Mr. Snowden violated US…

11 years ago

Germany and Brazil submit anti-spying draft resolution at UN

Brazil and Germany have asked the UN General Assembly to adopt a draft resolution calling for the right to privacy…

11 years ago

NSA surveillance: German intelligence officials in US talks over spy claims

German intelligence officials are in Washington for talks at the White House on Wednesday following claims that the US monitored…

11 years ago

James Clapper: US spying operations goal is to learn foreign leaders intentions

Director of National Intelligence James Clapper has told a House committee that discerning foreign leaders' intentions is a key goal…

11 years ago

US admits additional constraints needed on intelligence gathering

The White House has admitted the need for additional "constraints" on US intelligence gathering, amid claims of eavesdropping on allies.…

11 years ago

Spain demands US details of NSA surveillance

Spain has demanded the US to give details of any eavesdropping, amid reports it monitored 60 million Spanish telephone calls…

11 years ago

NSA secretly monitored 60 million phone calls in Spain in one month

According to Spanish media, the NSA secretly monitored 60 million phone calls in Spain in one month. The reports say…

11 years ago

Angela Merkel’s phone tapped by US since 2002

According to a report in German newspaper Der Spiegel, the US has been spying on Chancellor Angela Merkel's mobile phone…

11 years ago

Germany to send top intelligence chiefs to US over spying allegations

Germany is planning to send its top intelligence chiefs to Washington to "push forward" an investigation into allegations the US…

11 years ago