As the nation grieves the passing of Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman to serve as a U.S. Supreme Court Justice, she is remembered not just for her groundbreaking work within the Court, but also as a dedicated and passionate civic educator. This week host Elisa is joined by Elizabeth Rindskopf Parker and Suzanne Spaulding to discuss Justice O’Connor's legacy, her impact on civics education, and how her influence inside and outside of the Court has shaped American society.  

Elizabeth Rindskopf Parker is former General Counsel of the National Security Agency and Central Intelligence Agency:
https://www.csis.org/people/elizabeth-rindskopf-parker

Suzanne Spaulding is former Undersecretary for the Department of Homeland Security:
https://www.csis.org/people/suzanne-spaulding

References:

The O'Connor Institute page on Civics Education:
https://oconnorinstitute.org/civics-education/

iCivics website:
https://www.icivics.org/our-founder

Treisman, Rachel. “Sandra Day O’Connor’s Legacy Extends Far beyond the Supreme Court, Her Son Says.” NPR, NPR, 19 Dec. 2023:
www.npr.org/2023/12/19/1220093787/sandra-day-oconnor-funeral-legacy.

Justice Sandra Day O'Connor: A Legacy

How much of your personal information is being bought and sold by data providers and brokers? For the average American, the sheer volume of these transactions can be staggering. This week, host Elisa is joined by Alex Joel of American University's Washington College of Law to discuss how user data is circulated and sold, how Congress might approach broader privacy regulations, and how personal data might be accessible to foreign entities and adversaries. 

Alex Joel is a Scholar-in-Residence and Adjunct Professor at American University's Washington College of Law:
https://www.wcl.american.edu/community/faculty/profile/ajoel/bio/

References:

E.O. 14086:
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2022-10-14/pdf/2022-22531.pdf

EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
https://gdpr.eu/tag/gdpr/

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) Section 702 Resource Page:
https://www.fisa702resources.com/

The Fair Information Practice Principles:
https://www.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/2023-08/Governing%20Privacy%20Policy%20-%20The%20Fair%20Information%20Principles-Framework%20for%20Privacy%20Policy%20at%20the%20Department%20of%20Homeland%20Security.pdf

The Privacy Act of 1974:
https://osc.gov/Pages/Privacy-Act.aspx#:~:text=The%20Privacy%20Act%20provides%20protections,relevant%2C%20timely%20or%20complete%3B%20and

OECD Privacy Guidelines, 1980:
https://legalinstruments.oecd.org/en/instruments/OECD-LEGAL-0188

The Data Market: The Price of Privacy with Alex Joel (Part 1)

To what extent do elected officials and lawmakers understand how data transmits the internet? This week, host Elisa is joined by Alex Joel of American University's Washington College of Law for the second half of their discussion on international data transmission and privacy. Alex sheds light on the concept of data localization, delves into the intricacies of Schrems cases I & II, and discusses how the rulings on these cases impact global data flows and national security. 

Alex Joel is a Scholar-in-Residence and Adjunct Professor at American University's Washington College of Law:
https://www.wcl.american.edu/community/faculty/profile/ajoel/bio/

References:

The CLOUD Act:
https://epic.org/wp-content/uploads/privacy/cloud-act/cloud-act-text.pdf

Schrems I:
https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A62014CJ0362

Schrems II:
https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A62018CJ0311

Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union:
https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:12012P/TXT

"Digital Repression Growing Globally, Threatening Freedoms." The National Intelligence Council:
https://www.dni.gov/files/ODNI/documents/assessments/NIC-Declassified-Assessment-Digital-Repression-Growing-April2023.pdf

"Global Trends 2040." The National Intelligence Council:
https://www.dni.gov/files/ODNI/documents/assessments/GlobalTrends_2040.pdf

E.O. 14086:
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2022-10-14/pdf/2022-22531.pdf

EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
https://gdpr.eu/tag/gdpr/

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) Section 702 Resource Page:
https://www.fisa702resources.com/

The Fair Information Practice Principles:
https://www.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/2023-08/Governing%20Privacy%20Policy%20-%20The%20Fair%20Information%20Principles-Framework%20for%20Privacy%20Policy%20at%20the%20Department%20of%20Homeland%20Security.pdf

The Privacy Act of 1974:
https://osc.gov/Pages/Privacy-Act.aspx#:~:text=The%20Privacy%20Act%20provides%20protections,relevant%2C%20timely%20or%20complete%3B%20and

OECD Privacy Guidelines, 1980:
https://legalinstruments.oecd.org/en/instruments/OECD-LEGAL-0188

The Data Market: The Price of Privacy with Alex Joel (Part 2)

If fortune favors the brave, then North Korea is certainly making a name for itself in the world of crypto; in 2023, hackers linked to the DPRK stole an equivalent of $600 million in global virtual currency. This week, host Elisa is joined by Sujit Raman, Chief Legal Officer at TRM labs. Together, they discuss the foundations of cryptocurrency, its inherent strengths and vulnerabilities, and the current state of digital asset policy in the United States. 

Sujit Raman is the Chief Legal Officer at TRM Labs:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mNu3rQ1jZUGGi934L-FS-R1wbNP3mxc9/edit?usp=share_link&ouid=115287310253365681610&rtpof=true&sd=true

References:

Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA):
https://www.esma.europa.eu/esmas-activities/digital-finance-and-innovation/markets-crypto-assets-regulation-mica

“North Korean Hackers Stole $600 Million in Crypto in 2023: Trm Insights.” RSS, www.trmlabs.com/post/north-korean-hackers-stole-600-million-in-crypto-in-2023

“U.S. Treasury Sanctions North Korean Cyber Intrusion Group Kimsuky: Trm Insights.” RSS, www.trmlabs.com/post/us-treasury-sanctions-north-korean-cyber-intrusion-group-kimsuky

“North Korean Threat Actors Continue to Target Cryptocurrency Businesses: Trm Insights.” RSS, www.trmlabs.com/post/north-korean-threat-actors-continue-to-target-cryptocurrency-businesses

The Virtual Battlefield: How Nations Leverage Cryptocurrencies with Sujit Raman (Part 1)

Part 2 of 2 – If fortune favors the brave, then North Korea is certainly making a name for itself in the world of crypto; in 2023, hackers linked to the DPRK stole an equivalent of $600 million in global virtual currency. This week, host Elisa is joined by Sujit Raman, Chief Legal Officer at TRM labs. Together, they discuss how North Korea has a documented role in stealing global crypto assets over recent years, and whether broader penalties like sanctions might have any effect. 

Sujit Raman is the Chief Legal Officer at TRM Labs:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mNu3rQ1jZUGGi934L-FS-R1wbNP3mxc9/edit?usp=share_link&ouid=115287310253365681610&rtpof=true&sd=true

References:

Cryptocurrency Enforcement Framework. Department of Justice, 2020:
https://www.justice.gov/archives/ag/page/file/1326061/download 

Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA):
https://www.esma.europa.eu/esmas-activities/digital-finance-and-innovation/markets-crypto-assets-regulation-mica

“North Korean Hackers Stole $600 Million in Crypto in 2023: Trm Insights.” RSS: www.trmlabs.com/post/north-korean-hackers-stole-600-million-in-crypto-in-2023

“U.S. Treasury Sanctions North Korean Cyber Intrusion Group Kimsuky: Trm Insights.” RSS:
www.trmlabs.com/post/us-treasury-sanctions-north-korean-cyber-intrusion-group-kimsuky

“North Korean Threat Actors Continue to Target Cryptocurrency Businesses: Trm Insights.” RSS:
 www.trmlabs.com/post/north-korean-threat-actors-continue-to-target-cryptocurrency-businesses

The Virtual Battlefield: How Nations Leverage Cryptocurrencies with Sujit Raman (Part 2)

This week we're covering the range of national security law topics that have been making global headlines. Host Elisa is joined by Harvey Rishikof, Senior Counsel with the ABA Standing Committee on Law and National Security, to breakdown the latest national security law news out of Israel, China, Ukraine and Russia. 

Harvey Rishikof is Senior Counsel with the ABA Standing Committee on Law and National Security:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AsBZ8upxe4Buq0tDtx-gdWDvebv4qTXz/view?usp=share_link

References:

NSLT Episode, "Understanding the International Criminal Court with Brian Egan." Jul 10, 2020:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/national-security-law-today/id1276946676?i=1000485211987

The Rome Statute:
https://www.icc-cpi.int/sites/default/files/RS-Eng.pdf

South Africa v. Israel. ICJ, Jan. 2024:
https://www.icj-cij.org/sites/default/files/case-related/192/192-20240126-ord-01-00-en.pdf

“Israeli Defence Minister Orders ‘complete Siege’ on Gaza.” Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera, 9 Oct. 2023:
www.aljazeera.com/program/newsfeed/2023/10/9/israeli-defence-minister-orders-complete-siege-on-gaza

Jason Matheny audio remarks at the 33rd Annual Review of the Field of National Security Law Conference, "Emerging Technologies and Existential Risks":
https://www.americanbar.org/groups/law_national_security/events_cle/33rd-annual-review-of-the-field-of-national-security-law-cle-conference/audio-recordings-33rd-annual-review-of-the-field-of-national-security-law-conference/

News Roundup: South Africa v. Israel, Chinese AI Developments, and Ukrainian POWs (Part 1)

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