Senate passes short-term extension of overseas spying authority
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The Senate passed a short-term extension of overseas spying authority under FISA.
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U.S. intelligence agencies will continue to collect communications from non-American citizens abroad, which could indirectly affect data privacy.
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The Senate passed a short-term extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) on Friday. This measure is a controversial spy authority that permits U.S. intelligence services to collect communications from non-American citizens located outside the U.S. The final passage ensures the continuation of this surveillance program, which intelligence agencies deem critical for national security. This legislative action, reported by CBS News' Nikole Killion, temporarily resolves the debate over the authority's future.
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The Senate passed a short-term extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA).
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