By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/watchdog-report-reveals-fbi-used-patriot-act-collect-data Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Watchdog report reveals how FBI used Patriot Act to collect data Nation May 21, 2015 1:54 PM EDT WASHINGTON — A new watchdog report examines how the FBI has gathered records under the same section of federal law that’s also been used to authorize the collection of bulk telephone records. A Justice Department inspector general report looks at how the FBI has used its authority under Section 215 of the Patriot Act between the years 2007 and 2009. It is the third such inspector general review in the last decade. The latest report says the FBI has satisfied earlier recommendations for improvement. But it also says the Justice Department took much too long to develop required procedures for the handling of information that it obtains. Section 215 is set to expire on June 1. Congress is currently debating its future. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
WASHINGTON — A new watchdog report examines how the FBI has gathered records under the same section of federal law that’s also been used to authorize the collection of bulk telephone records. A Justice Department inspector general report looks at how the FBI has used its authority under Section 215 of the Patriot Act between the years 2007 and 2009. It is the third such inspector general review in the last decade. The latest report says the FBI has satisfied earlier recommendations for improvement. But it also says the Justice Department took much too long to develop required procedures for the handling of information that it obtains. Section 215 is set to expire on June 1. Congress is currently debating its future. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now