The FBI wants to know what article you read online and at what time – Times of India
USA Today publisher Maribel Perez Wadsworth is protesting this request by the FBI and in a statement to The Verge said, “We were surprised to receive this subpoena particularly in light of President Biden’s recent statements in support of press freedom. The subpoena is also contrary to the Justice Department’s own guidelines concerning the narrow circumstances in which subpoenas can be issued to the news media.”
The FBI did not explain as to why it needs the personal information of readers of an online news article. As far as the article is concerned, it was published on February 2, 2021 at 9.29AM in the morning with the headline “FBI identifies 2 agents killed in Florida while serving warrant in crimes against children case”. The agency wants details of users who read the article between 7:03 PM ET and 7:38 PM ET in the evening.
This appears to be the first time a request like this has been made by a law enforcement agency. From a privacy standpoint, it is concerning, because if the FBI gets the personal data of readers then it will include details like IMEI, IP address, SIM number, user’s agent strings, Mac addresses and more. Data like this can be used to track people.
If law enforcement agencies are given the power to acquire personal data of readers of online articles from media houses then it may simply help governments across the globe to increase surveillance efforts to control their people.
Stay connected with us on social media platform for instant update click here to join our Twitter, & Facebook
We are now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel (@TechiUpdate) and stay updated with the latest Technology headlines.
For all the latest Technology News Click Here
For the latest news and updates, follow us on Google News.