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Law360: Privacy Hawks Plot What’s Next After FISA Passage
Apr 25 2024
Privacy advocates are strategizing their next moves following the passage of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). Sean Vitka, policy counsel at Demand Progress, and Chris Baumohl, a law fellow at the Electronic Privacy Information Center, are key figures in this discussion.
Vitka and Baumohl, along with others, are focusing on accountability. Vitka emphasized the importance of holding officials accountable, stating, "Accountability is crucial in ensuring transparency and protecting privacy rights."
Baumohl echoed Vitka's sentiments by mentioning the need to keep a close eye on Senator Warner. Baumohl highlighted Warner's acknowledgment that the electronic communications service provider amendment could have been better drafted, stating, "We think that’s an understatement."
The future actions of these privacy advocates will be closely watched as they navigate the post-FISA landscape, aiming to uphold privacy rights and ensure proper oversight in government surveillance practices.
