Government Collection of Private Information. Background and Issues Related to the USA PATRIOT Act Reauthorization

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Constitutional law.

Criminal procedure.

Executive-legislative relations.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] [publisher not identified] 2010

Summary:

Discusses history of constitutional interpretations and legislative responses relevant to the collection of private information for criminal investigation, foreign intelligence gathering, and national security purposes. Summarizes relevant statutory frameworks and changes made by the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act and subsequent measures. Examines Congressional oversight, judicial review, and "minimization procedures" designed to limit the extent of Government intrusions where possible. Considers related matters likely to play a role in the legislative debate surrounding reauthorization of the expiring provisions

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Microfiche version Library of CongressCongressional Research Service Government Collection of Private Information

Publisher Number:

CRS-2010-AML-0134

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Restricted for use by site license