Events and Press

The Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board (PCLOB or Board) seeks public comments regarding, and will hold a public forum to consider, privacy and civil liberties issues concerning the government’s efforts to counter domestic terrorism.

Additional information to follow.

On Wednesday, February 23, 2022, Sharon Bradford Franklin was sworn-in as Chair and Beth A. Williams was sworn-in as Member of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board.

Yesterday, February 7, 2022, the Senate confirmed the nominations of Sharon Bradford Franklin and Beth Ann Williams to serve as Chair and Member, respectively, of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board. A full statement from Board Members Ed Felten and Travis LeBlanc, attached.

This plan details the response of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board in the event of a lapse in appropriations that would shut down some portion of the federal government.

Chairman Klein has conveyed to President Biden that he intends to resign as Chairman of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board no later than the confirmation of a successor to complete his term. 

Chairman Klein Opinion in the Hill

The Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board has completed its review of the US Department of Treasury’s Terrorist Finance Tracking Program (TFTP). The program was initiated after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks to identify, track, and pursue terrorists and their networks.

Chairman Adam Klein has also issued a statement. 

The Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board has completed its review of the US Department of Treasury’s Terrorist Finance Tracking Program (TFTP).The program was initiated after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks to identify, track, and pursue terrorists and their networks.

The Wall Street Journal published a story about TFTP that included comments from Chairman Adam Klein.