EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT HEARING ON NSA SURVEILLANCE AND EU CITIZENS

European Parliament Hearing on NSA Surveillance and EUCitizens

Dec 18, 2013

Journalist Glenn Greenwald testified before a European Parliamentary Committee about U.S. National Security Agency surveillance practices, civil liberties of European citizens, and privacy concerns.

INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY AND NATIONAL SECURITY

Intelligence Community and National Security

Dec 5, 2013

Defense Intelligence Agency Director Lieutenant General Michael Flynn spoke at an Institute of World Politics forum on the intelligence community and national security. He talked about global trends such as population growth, urbanization, and new security challenges created by advances in technology.

FORENSIC GENETICS AND THE LAW

Forensic Genetics and the Law
Aug 30, 2013
 

 

Panelists talked about genetics, forensics, and their use in the criminal justice system and society. They discussed the DNA evidence routinely used in criminal cases as well as in investigations of mass graves, missing persons, and for identification. After the break, Nita Farahany talked about how behavior sciences impact the legal system, and Hank Greely talked about whole genome sequencing, the implications of pre-natal genetic testing, and the privacy and ethical issues raised when everyone’s genomes are known and stored. Speakers used PowerPoint during their presentations. Images included skeletons, mass graves, and DNA sources. Panelists responded to questions from members of the audience after their individual presentations and as a group. This was part of the 2013 10th Circuit Bench and Bar Conference at the Broadmoor Resort in Colorado Springs.