, SecurityFocus 2005-02-04
The U.S. Justice Department is appealing a decision that trimmed back the FBI's powers under the USA PATRIOT Act. But in a case already noted for unusual secrecy, the very fact of the government's appeal was kept under seal for over two months.
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Shhhh. U.S. appeals USA PATRIOT loss
2005-02-07
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It will be interesting to see how this plays out... we know that the goverment needs the ability to do things, but doesn't it seem that there should be some significant definitions as to what, when and where this type of "search and seizure" is applicable beyond the "we think he could be a terrorist" without further information. It doesn't have to be information we see, just assertable information outside of the same branch of government. Hence the three branches of governemt, one specifically required to function as oversight.
They are slowly redefining "right to privacy"... a balance of notification, oversight and auditing could keep these powers inline.
We'll see...
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