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U.S. DOJ is asking Apple for access to one device – White House

February 18, 2016 Comments Off on U.S. DOJ is asking Apple for access to one device – White House

The court ruling ordering Apple Inc. to help unlock an iPhone belonging to one of the San Bernardino attackers represents just one case, the White House said on Wednesday, emphasizing that the U.S. Department of Justice is asking the tech giant for access to a single device. In a briefing with reporters, White House spokesman Josh Earnest deferred to the ... Read More »

White House welcomes Facebook move to block private gun sales

February 2, 2016 Comments Off on White House welcomes Facebook move to block private gun sales

The Obama administration on Monday welcomed Facebook Inc’s move last week to prohibit users from using its services to coordinate person-to-person private sales of firearms. “Obviously, we welcome steps from private entities like Facebook,” White House spokesman Josh Earnest told reporters at a press briefing, following Facebook’s announcement on Friday. Earnest would not comment on whether anyone in the administration ... Read More »