Increased Government Surveillance Transparency: Notice and Public Access to Orders
This act enhances transparency in government surveillance by requiring eventual notification to individuals about surveillance orders and making court documents publicly accessible. This means citizens will have greater awareness of when and why they are under surveillance, strengthening their privacy rights and control over their personal information. The changes aim to limit prolonged, secret surveillance.
Key points
Citizens will eventually be notified of surveillance orders, such as wiretaps or device tracking, increasing their awareness and ability to defend themselves.
Court documents related to surveillance, including applications and orders, will be publicly accessible unless a court determines disclosure would harm an investigation, but only for a limited time.
Automatic unsealing and notification mechanisms are introduced to prevent unjustified secrecy.
State and Tribal courts will receive financial support to implement new requirements for electronic case management and public access to documents.
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