This morning, the New York Times turned their attention to the recent revelations regarding CSEC helping the NSA spy during the G20 summit. Speaking to a number of experts including University of Ottawa’s Wesley Wark, the article provides a good overview of the controversial and what has been said so far. While Professor Wark said that a […]
Shocking revelations were revealed by CBC News last night that the CSEC assisted the NSA with surveillance efforts in Toronto during the 2010 G20 summit. This act of warrant-less surveillance is contrary to Canadian law and should heighten calls for more oversight of CSEC. As more light is shed on the organization, it is clear […]
Surveillance agencies and their powers are coming into question both in Canada and U.S. this week. CBC’s the Current spoke with human rights lawyer, Paul Champ about the intimate relationship between CSIS, CSEC & the Five Eyes network. Champ discusses the activities that are happening behind the scenes and CSEC’s efforts to capture information on […]
The Edward Snowden revelations continue to affect countries around the world. Above is Indonesia’s Foreign Minister discussing how Canada’s “Five Eyes” partner, Australia, has been spying on their leaders. The recent revelations have damaged relations between the two countries resulting in the immediate halt of certain programs and Indonesia’s President is demanding answers. These calls […]
From technology experts to privacy groups to the inventor of the world wide web, diverse individuals and groups are criticizing the surveillance methods and tactics of NSA. First, the TEDTalk video above features technology and security expert, Mikko Hypponen, discusses the great depth of the NSA’s data collection methods, and he makes an engaging plea […]
This weekend, the New York Times published a lengthy article outlining the extent of the NSA’s daily mass data collection. From documents provided by Edward Snowden, writer Scott Shane demonstrates the amazing volume of information being stored about both allies and potential foes. “The NSA seems to be listening everywhere in the world, gathering every […]
Ron Deibert, one of Canada top experts on security and espionage, discussed recent mass surveillance issues with University of Toronto Magazine. Topics included the NSA’s mass data collection, Canada’s involvement with the ‘Five Eyes’ and the reasons why every Canadian citizen should be worried about the CSEC’s activities. Q. What do we know about the […]
The Globe and Mail’s Colin Freeze reports that new information shows CSEC has been aiding the NSA with its global spying efforts in other countries. According to a slideshow presentation which was leaked to a German magazine, Canada has been allowing various diplomatic facilities (such as embassies) to be used in eavesdropping operations. The program […]
This morning’s New York Times editorial raises many tough questions about the American public’s right to know the extent of NSA mass surveillance on foreign governments and Americans citizens. The article describes that both the current presidential administration and its predecessor may have misinterpreted laws thus allowing them to collect metadata and monitor foreign phone […]
The Guardian reports that on Saturday thousands of protesters marched in Washington to demand the NSA stop their programs of mass surveillance. The protesters came from all sides of the political spectrum and a wide variety of civil groups. Speakers at the rally included former NSA whistleblower Thomas Drake and a former governor of New […]
