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PRIVACY AND CIVIL LIBERTIES OVERSIGHT BOARD

the public in its examination of the CDR program under the Act. After this year-long
examination of the CDR program, the Board released an oversight report in
February 2020 to help inform Congress as it continues to consider reauthorization
of that Act. The Board looks forward to continuing to be a resource to Congress, the
executive branch, and the American public on this program.

Ø As part of its ongoing oversight of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (“FISA”),
the Board has also taken several steps to further inform itself about the use of Title I
of FISA by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (“FBI”) and the Department of Justice.
On June 24, 2020, the Board held a virtual public forum to discuss the past and
future of FISA. The forum provided Board Members with a diverse range of
viewpoints on the FISA process, the law’s use for counterterrorism, challenges for
privacy and civil liberties, and proposals for changes in the law.

Ø The Board continues to work on several oversight projects previously approved by
the agency. These projects examine programs within the Board’s jurisdiction
conducted by several federal agencies and in part relate to data aggregation and
access, terrorist watch-listing, and the government’s use of open-source data. This
work includes meetings and briefings (now telephonic and virtual) and obtaining
and reviewing relevant documents.

STRATEGIC GOAL 3: TECHNOLOGY

Offer insights on the effects of new and emerging technologies on the balance between
government power and privacy and civil liberties.

OBJECTIVE 3.1:

Rigorously analyze the potential implications of new and emerging technologies for
efforts to protect the nation against terrorism and the preservation of privacy and
civil liberties.

OBJECTIVE 3.2:

Ensure that the Board receives the technical input needed to conduct effective
oversight and provide informed advice on issues related to emerging technologies.

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