The New York Times is reporting that FBI Director Bob Mueller is in Silicon Valley continuing his advocacy to update the law that requires technical access to communications networks when law enforcement has authorization for surveillance.
Mr. Mueller wants to expand a 1994 law, the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act, to impose regulations on Internet companies.
The law requires phone and broadband network access providers like Verizon and Comcast to make sure they can immediately comply when presented with a court wiretapping order.
Law enforcement officials want the 1994 law to also cover Internet companies because people increasingly communicate online. An interagency task force of Obama administration officials is trying to develop legislation for the plan, and submit it to Congress early next year.
via www.nytimes.com
This link will take you to the entire NY Times article, entitled "F.B.I. Seeks Wider Wiretap Law for Web" and dated 11/16/10.
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