Tech groups ask feds to reform surveillance programs Six associations representing various sectors of the technology industry have sent a letter to the White House spelling out recommendations they believe would prevent private businesses from losing billions of dollars due to the federal government's controversial surveillance programs. In an open letter published Tuesday, the groups call for more transparency with respect to national security programs as well as tweaking existing law to enhance privacy protections. They also said the U.S. should promote policies that enable data flows across national borders. "Disclosures about government surveillance programs have had… Read More