Increased Government Surveillance Transparency and Citizen Privacy Protection
This act enhances transparency in government electronic surveillance by requiring notification to citizens about surveillance orders. It also limits the indefinite sealing of surveillance orders and facilitates public access to court documents. This aims to better protect citizens' privacy and rights in their daily lives.
Key points
Citizens will eventually be notified of surveillance orders, increasing awareness of government actions.
Surveillance orders cannot be indefinitely sealed, improving government transparency.
Court documents related to surveillance will be more publicly accessible, enabling public oversight.
State and Tribal courts will receive financial support to implement new, more transparent procedures.
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