FISA Amendments Act Extension Through 30th April
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The FISA Amendments Act has been extended through April 30, continuing the legal framework that authorizes electronic surveillance of foreign intelligence targets outside the United States. This extension maintains the surveillance authorities granted to intelligence agencies under the FISA Amendments Act, which was originally passed to modernize and extend foreign intelligence surveillance capabilities following the Protect America Act of 2007. Telecommunications companies and technology firms that receive legal process under these authorities remain subject to compliance requirements.
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The FISA Amendments Act has been extended through April 30, continuing the statutory framework that authorizes the collection of foreign intelligence information concerning persons reasonably believed to be outside the United States. This extension applies to surveillance targeting foreign powers and agents of foreign powers located overseas.
Intelligence agencies and telecommunications companies assisting with surveillance pursuant to legal process under the FISA Amendments Act should continue current compliance procedures. The extension maintains the certification framework under which the Attorney General and Director of National Intelligence may authorize surveillance without individualized court orders for foreign intelligence targets meeting statutory criteria.
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