News for Surveillance Knesset approves Shin Bet tracking of COVID-19 patients approved for 3 weeksBill allowing Shin Bet to temporarily track the phones of coronavirus patients passed into law by the Knesset. Law allowing Shin Bet surveillance of coronavirus patients frozenFollowing public criticism, Coronavirus Cabinet decides not to advance bill allowing Shin Bet to gather data on phones of patients. Israeli government moves to allow tracking cell phones to fight coronavirusAgency would not require court order to perform surveillance but will be 'limited in scope of information and what it can be used for'. Hidden camera outside the home of the Shin Bet chiefThe home of Shin Bet chief Nadav Argaman was subject to surveillance for several days. Police deploy drone fleet, pledge not to invade privacyDrones divided between 14 police stations 'to assist in real time during searches and escapes.' Operators 'received privacy briefing.' Obama official admits intelligence gathered on TrumpFormer top Obama official admits on live tv to encouraging gathering of intelligence on Trump. Report: Trump transition team was under surveillanceRep. Devin Nunes says members of Trump’s transition team were under inadvertent surveillance following the election. Report: Obama spied on Netanyahu after NSA reformsWall Street Journal reveals the United States intercepted Netanyahu's calls in order to monitor his campaign against the Iran deal. Expert: People Need to Know their Data is PrivateSecurity technologist Bruce Schneier says countries should enact privacy laws so that individuals know their private data is secure. Expert: Iran Talks Spy Virus Does More Than PeekDuqu virus - whether Israeli or not - could have been used to record video, conversations, ID information, and passwords. New French Surveillance Law to Find TerroristsFrance overwhelmingly passes new law to spy on citizens; poll shows French support move while rights groups complain of pitfalls. 'Big Brother' Will Watch Israel's School PupilsOn Sunday, the Education Ministry issued a policy review increasing the use of surveillance cameras in schools. 'Jihadi John' Relatives Under Watch in KuwaitKuwaiti authorities are monitoring family members of Mohammed Emwazi, believed to be ISIS executioner 'Jihadi John.' Jerusalem: Surveillance Balloons to Fight TerrorMunicipality responds to 'silent intifada' from the air, with new unit to locate riots and attacks which have exploded recently. Police Use Drones to Monitor 'Price Tag' SuspectDrone launched over alleged vandalism on Arab orchard, monitoring suspect's every step and prompting questions over priorities. NSA Able to Record '100%' of Others' Phone CallsSources reveal that the NSA has built a system capable of recording “100 percent” of a foreign country’s telephone calls. NSA Used 'Angry Birds' to Spy on UsersNew Snowden documents reveal: Spy agencies used "leaky" smartphone apps to collect information. Obama Announces Reforms in NSA SurveillanceObama proposes new protections for people whose information was collected, announces NSA will stop targeting friendly world leaders.NSA Collected 200 Million Text Messages a DayThe NSA has collected almost 200 million text messages a day from across the globe, reveal Edward Snowden documents. NSA Surveillance is Legal, Rules Federal JudgeFederal judge in New York rules that the NSA's bulk collection of data on nearly every phone call made in the United States is legal. White House: No Immediate Plans to Release PollardPresident Obama has no immediate plans to release Pollard, despite revelations about U.S. spying on Israel, say White House officials. White House: We Collect Information Like OthersWhite House won't respond to reports that the NSA spied on Olmert and Barak. Israeli officials: We weren't surprised. U.S., Britain Spied on Olmert and NetanyahuPrime Ministers Netanyahu and Olmert were among those spied upon by the NSA, according to Snowden documents. U.S. Senator Speaks Out Against NSA SurveillanceSenator Diane Feinstein says she is "totally opposed" to NSA spying on leaders of American allies.NSA Denies Obama Knew About Merkel SurveillanceNSA did not discuss with Obama "an alleged foreign intelligence operation" involving German Chancellor, says spokeswoman.US Recorded 'Millions of Calls' in France"Le Monde" cites documents leaked by former NSA contractor Edward Snowden with new accusations. US Gov’t Scrutinizes Google Acquisition of WazeThe US government is scrutinizing the mammoth Google search engine’s acquisition of the Israeli-created Waze mapping application. France Threatens Google Over PrivacyActing for Europe, France is threatening to fine the giant Google Internet search engine firm over privacy issues. NSA Head: PRISM Foiled at Least 50 Terror AttacksU.S. surveillance efforts foiled over 50 potential terrorist events since 2001, says NSA chief Keith Alexander. US NSA Says Prevented ‘Dozens’ of Terror AttacksAmerica's National Security Agency chief says ‘dozens’ of terror attacks were prevented in recent years through its surveillance programs. Administration Defends 'Prism' Spying ProgramPress reveals U.S. government has been spying on citizens through phones, internet. CIA Drone Could Help Iran Hide NukesThe downing of a CIA stealth RQ-170 Sentinel drone over Iran has caused consternation in the US after clear identification was made. Killers of Shin Bet Man, Schoolgirl to Go FreeKillers of 15-year old Helena Rapp and security officer Noam Cohen to be released Govt Plans Constant SurveillanceCameras and sensors to be put up in dozens of cities as part of the City Without Violence program. |
