13-07-2012, 04:10 AM
Executive Order Grants Authority to Seize Private Communications Facilities
July 10th, 2012
Via: Electronic Privacy Information Center:
The White House has released a new Executive Order seeking to ensure the continuity of government communications during a national emergency. The Executive Order grants new powers to the Department of Homeland Security, including the ability to collect certain public communications information. Under the Executive Order the White House has also granted the Department the authority to seize private facilities when necessary, effectively shutting down or limiting civilian communications.
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