A powerful spying ability will sunset on Friday — here’s why

Congress has refused to reapprove Section 702 during a months-long standoff over privacy and the future of the nation’s top spy office.

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Section 702 scade il 12 giugno per la prima volta: autorizza raccolta US di comunicazioni straniere senza warrant. Per aziende tech come Microsoft genera incertezza legale su data-sharing obbligatori con US intelligence fino al rinnovo.

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By David DiMolfetta

Cybersecurity Reporter, Nextgov/FCW

June 12, 2026

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