Twitter Could Get Wiretaps, but Who Will Police the Police? -- Breaking Analysis
Channel: SiliconANGLE theCUBE
Date: 2013-05-08

The White House has named its first chief privacy officer and they may be preparing an overhaul to surveillance laws.  Joining us now to explain more on what's happening in Washington is SiliconANGLE Contributing Editor John Casaretto. 

President Obama has selected Twitter's legal director, Nicole Wong, to be the White House's first chief privacy officer. John to begin, what can you tell us about Wong's background and the nickname she earned as "The Decider"?

What will the focus of her new position be?

How is Wong different from previous administration picks for department-level chief privacy officers?

In the year that Wong worked at Twitter, what notable accomplishments has she made that may prepare her for her new position with the White House?

Also out of Washington, The Obama administration, is on the verge of backing an FBI plan for an overhaul of surveillance laws that would make it easier to wiretap individuals who communicate using the Internet.  FBI director Robert Mueller has argued that with the evolution of technology, the bureau's ability to carry-out court approved eavesdropping on suspects is "going dark."  Can you explain what he means by this and what mandate he is pushing for?

The FBI's original proposal has since been revised, can you explain what the revised proposal could mean for start-ups?

Several top lawmakers have expressed skepticism, raising fears about innovation and security.  Can you elaborate on their fears?

Gregory Nojeim of the Center for Democracy and Technology says this of the proposal: "I think the F.B.I.'s proposal would render Internet communications less secure and more vulnerable to hackers and identity thieves," "It would also mean that innovators who want to avoid new and expensive mandates will take their innovations abroad and develop them there, where there aren't the same mandates."  John, what are your thoughts on his statement?  Do you agree with his concerns? 

What is your opinion on the proposal would you support or reject it?