Declassify CIA torture report
The U.S. keeps too many secrets about its actions in the aftermath of 9/11.
Telegram rethinks messaging on content moderation
Following the arrest of Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov, the messaging app modified its FAQ page to clarify some new rules.
Crunch time for the PRESS Act
The Senate is running out of time this year to pass the most important press freedom legislation in modern times.
City sues security researcher after revelations about ransomware attack
Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther announced that the data was either “encrypted or corrupted.”
New Daniel Ellsberg Chair on Government Secrecy
As the first Ellsberg Chair, Lauren Harper’s work will focus on highlighting and fighting the multitude of ways the government keeps secrets.
Telegram misrepresented amid founder’s arrest
The arrest of Telegram founder Pavel Durov has helped foster the mistaken notion that the app is a standard end-to-end encrypted messenger.
Chicago police ignore journalists’ rights
The Chicago Police Department repeatedly dispersed, arrested, and threatened journalists at protests during the first two days of the DNC.
Data broker breach leaks Social Security numbers (again)
National Public Data confirmed nearly 3 billion records were affected.
Marion County Record raid, a year later
Last week, special prosecutors cleared the Record’s reporters of wrongdoing, and this week, former Marion Police Chief Gideon Cody was charged for obstructing the investigation of the raid.
Russia blocks access to Signal
The latest move means that the app has been removed from Google Play and Apple App Store in Russia.