Events and Press
The Board to Hold a Public Forum on the USA Freedom Act Telephone Call Records Program
Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board Chairman Adam Klein and Board Members Edward Felten and Jane Nitze have announced a May 31, 2019 public forum in Washington, DC to examine the USA FREEDOM Act and the government’s call detail records (CDR) program under that law. Several key provisions of the USA FREEDOM Act will sunset in December unless they are reauthorized by Congress.
Podcast: Surveillance and Oversight, Implications for US Leadership
Chairman Adam Klein addressed students at the GW Elliott School of International Affairs on the topic of surveillance and oversight, implications for US leadership.
Statements From the Board’s February 8, 2019 Public Forum: “Countering Terrorism While Protecting Privacy and Civil Liberties: Where do We Stand in 2019?”
Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board Public Hearing.
Lynn Parker Dupree Named Executive Director
Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board Chairman Adam Klein has appointed Lynn Parker Dupree to serve as the Board’s new Executive Director. For nearly five years, Ms. Dupree has served as the Board’s Deputy General Counsel. She has been involved across the Board’s oversight and advice portfolio, including its report on Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.
The Board Announces Panelists for Upcoming Public Forum
The Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board has announced participants for its February 8, 2019 public forum, the first to be held by the Board since regaining a quorum late last year.
Board Releases Statement on the Passing of Former Board Member Patricia Wald
Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board (PCLOB) Chairman Adam Klein and Board Members Edward Felten and Jane Nitze have released the following joint statement on the passing of Patricia Wald, who served as a Board Member from 2012-2017.
Board Announces February 8, 2019 Public Forum
The Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board has announced that it will hold a public forum on February 8, 2019, in Washington, DC. The subject of the forum is Countering Terrorism while Protecting Privacy and Civil Liberties: Where do We Stand in 2019? The forum will be open to the public and members of the media.
Board Releases Joint Statement About Departing Board Member Elisebeth Collins
The Members of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board (PCLOB) have released the following joint statement to mark the departure of longtime Board Member Elisebeth Collins. Board Member Collins departed the Board effective December 15, 2018.
New PCLOB Board Members Release Joint Statement
Testimony by Board Member Elisebeth Collins Before the Senate Judiciary Committee
Board Member Elisebeth Collins testified on June 27, 2017 before the United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary.