If an Agent Knocks - Additional Resources
About National Security Letters
A Review of the FBI’s Use of National Security Letters, by the Department of Justice: an in-depth review of the law on National Security Letters and how they’ve been used since their inception. http://www.usdoj.gov/oig/special/s0703b/final.pdf
About Computer Security
Computer Security Trainer’s Guide, by Midnight Special Law Collective: A really excellent guide to developing good security habits with computers rather than software or technical tricks. http://www.midnightspecial.net/materials/trainers.html NGO in a Box: Security Edition, by Tactical Technology Collective and Front Line Human Rights Defenders: A toolkit to help activists and independent media makers establish digital security and protect their privacy. The toolkit includes guides on encryption tools; virus, adware and spyware cleaner tools; data storage; password protection; etc. Available for free on the internet. http://security.ngoinabox.org Surveillance Self Defense, by Electronic Frontier Foundation: an excellent online resource on how to protect yourself from all types of electronic surveillance. For specifics on computer security, check out “Data Stored on Your Computer” and “Defensive Technology.” https://ssd.eff.org
About Hi-Tech Surveillance
Bigger Monster, Weaker Chains: The Growth of an American Surveillance Society, by the ACLU: a white paper about the recent history of surveillance cameras and other technologies. http://www.aclu.org/FilesPDFs/aclu_report_bigger_monster_weaker_chains.pdf
About Grand Juries
Grand Jury Trainers Guide, by Midnight Special Law Collective: an explanation of grand juries – from first contact with federal agents to the Grand Jury hearing itself – and how to protect yourself and your community if you are called before one. http://www.midnightspecial.net/materials/trainers.html#gj 47