SecurityInfoWatch: Officials calling for tweaks to security protocol

SecurityInfoWatch: Officials calling for tweaks to security protocol by William L. Spence:

May 11–WASHINGTON, DC — Privacy and civil liberty advocates say a “vital” surveillance program that has helped identify terrorists and thwart attacks should be modified to ensure greater protection of Americans’ fundamental rights.

Known as the “702 program” — after Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act — the program authorizes the government to collect electronic communications from foreigners who are located outside of the United States, but who use U.S.-based internet or telecommunications sites.