privacy

Jul 8, 2015

Branden Petersen’s short but eventful tenure

Petersen leaves the Senate after one term to focus on his family and career.

Feb 11, 2015

Tiny cameras raise big issues

As more police officers wear them, legislators consider statewide rules

Dec 26, 2014

Fight over surveillance looms

Concerns over new technologies and privacy are triggering a new push for regulations.

Apr 23, 2014

Senate passes phone surveillance bill

Both chambers have rejected provision requiring search warrant, a key provision pushed by privacy advocates.

Mar 9, 2009

Criminal intelligence data or control files? New BCA proposal offers glimpse of major expansion in snooping

On the last day of the 2011 shutdown, a 25-year-old Branden Petersen found himself seated directly across the table from Education Commissioner Brenda Cassellius as the House Republican majority and the administration worked to hammer out a final deal on an education budget. Though Petersen, previously a sales manager at Lowe’s Home Improvement, had only ...

Mar 9, 2009

Criminal intelligence data or control files? New BCA proposal offers glimpse of major expansion in snooping

On the last day of the 2011 shutdown, a 25-year-old Branden Petersen found himself seated directly across the table from Education Commissioner Brenda Cassellius as the House Republican majority and the administration worked to hammer out a final deal on an education budget. Though Petersen, previously a sales manager at Lowe’s Home Improvement, had only ...