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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON, August 31, 2026 – The Reform Government Surveillance coalition (RGS) today released a statement applauding the House passage of the NDO Fairness Act for the third time in a row. “The passage of this bipartisan bill, led by Representative Fitzgerald (WI-05) and Representative Nadler (NY-12), is a crucial step in the effort to strengthen the nondisclosure order (NDO) process and ensure Americans’ digital rights. The legislation protects Americ

Washington, DC – As U.S.-based companies that provide consumer and enterprise technology, products, and services to customers around the globe, we appreciate the priority the 118th Congress placed on conducting oversight of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), and the reforms that were adopted in the Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act (RISAA). The Reform Government Surveillance (RGS) coalition has long advocated for Congress to codify

Washington, DC – The Reform Government Surveillance coalition (RGS) today released a statement supporting the House Judiciary Committee’s approval of the NDO Fairness Act. “This bipartisan bill, led by Representative Fitzgerald (WI-05) and Representative Nadler (NY-12), renews a critical effort to strengthen the nondisclosure order (NDO) process and protect Americans’ digital rights. By requiring meaningful judicial review before secrecy orders are issued, the legislation en

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the Reform Government Surveillance coalition, joined by the Business Software Alliance, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Information Technology Industry Council (ITI), Software and Information Industry Association (SIIA), ACT, The App Association, Computer and Communications Industry Association (CCIA), Internet Infrastructure Coalition, and TechNet, urged Attorney General Pamela Bondi to act in response to renewed efforts by the United Kingdom to compel Ap

WASHINGTON – The Reform Government Surveillance coalition issued the following statement regarding coverage by the Financial Times concerning a technical capability notice submitted by the United Kingdom government on Apple. “Reform Government Surveillance (RGS) is deeply concerned by recent reporting from the Financial Times that the United Kingdom has issued another order to Apple to implement a backdoor into its end-to-end encrypted services to access British users’ data.

WASHINGTON – The Reform Government Surveillance coalition (RGS) issued the following statement regarding New York's Electronic Communications Privacy Act: "Reform Government Surveillance (RGS) supports the adoption of the New York Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) (A.2565/S.1531). The legislation establishes a comprehensive framework governing New York law enforcement's access to users' personal information, filling a critical legal gap in the 21st century. The leg

WASHINGTON – The Reform Government Surveillance coalition issued the following statement regarding coverage by The Washington Post concerning a technical capability notice submitted by the United Kingdom government on Apple. “Reform Government Surveillance (RGS) is deeply concerned about the United Kingdom's alleged recent effort to compel Apple to implement a backdoor into its end-to-end encrypted services, as reported by The Washington Post. When one country requires techn

WASHINGTON - The Inspector General (IG) of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) released its long-awaited report concerning the use of non-disclosure orders (NDOs) to prevent communications service providers from notifying users, including Members of Congress, their staff, and members of the media, that the government was seeking their data. The IG found the DOJ failed to inform judges of critical details in NDO applications and ‘continues to make boilerplate statements in ND

WASHINGTON - Reform Government Surveillance released the following statement on the United Nations Cybercrime Convention, recently approved by the UN Ad Hoc Committee for Cybercrime, and headed to the UN General Assembly this fall for consideration: “The UN Cybercrime Convention approved by the Ad Hoc Committee for Cybercrime raises concerns that it could undermine privacy, human rights, and cybersecurity. While RGS continues to support efforts to improve UN member states’ ab

WASHINGTON - The Reform Government Surveillance (RGS) coalition today released a statement following the U.S. Senate passing Section 702 reauthorization of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). “Reform Government Surveillance is pleased that important provisions to ban ‘abouts’ collection, as well as to increase amici participation in FISA court proceedings, passed as part of this two-year reauthorization of FISA Section 702. RGS also applauds the improved transpa

WASHINGTON - The Reform Government Surveillance (RGS) coalition today released a statement applauding the bipartisan Senate introduction of the NDO Fairness Act, which was also endorsed by the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization – RAINN. The NDO Fairness Act provides courts with a meaningful standard to evaluate nondisclosure requests by law enforcement when they seek access to an individual’s sensitive digital information without the individual’s knowledge.

WASHINGTON – The Reform Government Surveillance (RGS) coalition today released a statement in advance of the United Kingdom House of Lords’ consideration of HL Bill 36, which would amend the Investigatory Powers Act of 2016. “The proposed amendments to the Investigatory Powers Act of 2016 include certain provisions that raise concerns around privacy and cybersecurity. “In particular, the proposed amendments require providers to notify the government in advance of technical

The Reform Government Surveillance coalition (RGS) today released a statement following the House Judiciary Committee’s markup of H.R. 6570, the Protect Liberty and End Warrantless Surveillance Act, which reauthorizes Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). “RGS applauds provisions to ban ‘abouts’ collection, which conforms with the current practice within the intelligence community. RGS is also pleased to see provisions to strengthen the declassifica

As the reauthorization deadline for Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) approaches, a critical national discussion awaits. These authorities, portrayed by multiple administrations of both parties as integral to U.S. government surveillance capabilities, have been a divisive topic. The December 31, 2023, sunset date provides an opportunity to reassess the equilibrium between civil liberties and national security imperatives. The deliberations over t

WASHINGTON – The Reform Government Surveillance Coalition (RGS) today released a statement expressing concern with S. 1080, the Cooper Davis Act.  “RGS shares the goal to reduce the illegal sale of fentanyl and methamphetamine online. “The Cooper Davis Act, which was recently adopted by the Senate Judiciary Committee, however, raises several significant concerns. “One such concern is that the bill includes language that could threaten the security of everyone who uses onli

Washington - The Reform Government Surveillance (RGS) coalition today released a statement welcoming the European Commission’s positive adequacy decision on the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework. The decision is an important step to providing stability for cross-border data flows, increasing data privacy, and protecting consumers across the globe. “RGS commends the European Commission on its decision determining the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework provides comparable and ‘adequat

WASHINGTON – The Reform Government Surveillance coalition (RGS) today released a statement applauding the House passage of the NDO Fairness Act for the second year in a row. “This bipartisan bill, introduced by Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (R-WI) and Congressman Jerry Nadler (D-NY), strengthens the nondisclosure order (NDO) process by ensuring NDOs are issued after meaningful judicial review of the need for secrecy. This bill is a significant step toward improving laws to bet

Washington, DC – The Reform Government Surveillance coalition (RGS) today released a statement applauding the House Judiciary Committee’s approval of the NDO Fairness Act for the second year in a row. “This bipartisan bill strengthens the nondisclosure order (NDO) process by ensuring NDOs are issued after meaningful judicial review of the need for secrecy. This bill is a significant step toward improving laws to better protect the constitutional rights of individuals in the d

Washington, DC – The Reform Government Surveillance (RGS) coalition today released a statement recognizing the publication of the European Commission’s draft adequacy decision on the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework. This draft adequacy decision follows the October 2022 U.S. Executive Order by President Joe Biden and regulations issued by U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland. “RGS commends the European Commission’s announcement that it has started the process of adopting an ad

The Reform Government Surveillance (RGS) coalition today released a statement supporting President Biden’s Executive Order on Enhancing Safeguards for United States Signals Intelligence Activities, implementing the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework agreement. “RGS applauds the Executive Order implementing the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, which was agreed to with the European Commission earlier this year. The newly adopted safeguards as part of the EO will support EU-U.S. dat