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Is Releasing a Security Flaw an Act of Free Speech?

Aug 14, 2008 -Last week, a federal judge barred three MIT students from disclosing security flaws in Boston's subway system. Some argue that the decision is a violation of their right to free speech.

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U.K.: Counterterrorism Bill Criticized by Human Rights Group

Jul 07, 2008 -Human Rights Watch rebukes the United Kingdom's new counterterrorism legislation which, among many things, seeks to extend precharge detention to 42 days.

Should the Freedom of Information Act Apply to Private Prisons?

Jun 27, 2008 -Lawmakers hear testimony for and against having private prisons covered under the Freedom of Information Act.

Ex-Intelligence Officers Condemn Torture

Jun 26, 2008 -The group of fifteen ex-interrogators and ex-intelligence officers call torture “unlawful, ineffective and counterproductive.”

Customer Service During a Crisis: Apologize and Move On

Jun 18, 2008 -Why calling the lawyers is not the best way to deal with angry customers, regulators, and the media, says a crisis communications consultant at this year's World Conference on Disaster Management in Toronto.

U.K: Bill to Hold Suspected Terrorists for 42 Days Passes

Jun 13, 2008 -The British House of Commons passed the measure by nine votes.

Prankster Gets 6 Months in Jail for Terror Hoax

Jun 06, 2008 -Jake J. Brahm was sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to posting online fraudulent messages that terrorists would detonate dirty bombs at seven NFL stadiums last October.

Sounding the Alarm on Dust Explosions

Jun 04, 2008 -Companies that produce ignitable chemical dust must do more to prevent deadly explosions like the one at an Imperial Sugar Company plant in Georgia in February, says a member of the government's chemical safety board.

Whistleblowers Criticize FBI

May 22, 2008 -Two whistleblowers and a U.S. senator describe a culture of corruption, retaliation, and discrimination within the FBI.

Israeli Airline Security Challenged

Mar 20, 2008 -A civil liberties group has taken the Israeli government to court, challenging the common practice of ethnic profiling in airline security.

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