US courts will start publishing how often the government uses spyware

The U.S. Administrative Office of the Courts said it will begin disclosing how many times judges authorized spyware-related wiretaps for suspected criminals. The move is transparency-focused and does not cite direct financial impacts, but it may increase scrutiny around surveillance tools and related compliance practices.

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The U.S. Administrative Office of the Courts said it will begin disclosing how many times judges authorized spyware-related wiretaps for suspected criminals. The move is transparency-focused and does not cite direct financial impacts, but it may increase scrutiny around surveillance tools and related compliance practices.