The Wyden Siren Goes Off Again: We'll Be 'Stunned' By What the NSA Is Doing Under Section 702
Summary
Techdirt analyzes Senator Wyden's warning that a secret interpretation of Section 702 could enable mass surveillance, and notes the anticipated declassification before reauthorization. The piece recalls Wyden's history of flagging hidden surveillance authorities, critiques the last reform attempts (like FBI Deputy Director approval for sensitive searches and oversight gaps), and argues for open public debate and declassification. It portrays the issue as a systemic risk to civil liberties and governance transparency.