Daily updates on privacy stories in the news.

« Poll: Americans Value Privacy Rights | Main | Genetic Non-Discrimination Bill Passes U.S. House »

Pentagon Ends Controversial Talon Program

Less than two weeks after being sworn in as undersecretary of defense for intelligence, James R. Clapper Jr. is moving to end the controversial Talon electronic data program, which collected and circulated unverified reports about people and organizations that allegedly threaten Defense Department facilities.

Pentagon to End Talon Data-Gathering Program, Washington Post, April 25, 2007.