Jeramie Scott: Scope of FBI threat database too wide

The FBI is proposing a new database with information on anyone with access to FBI buildings and information systems. The database could encompass not only emplo...

Jeramie Scott, national security counsel, Electronic Privacy Information Center

Like many agencies, the FBI has a potential insider threat program. It's proposing a new database with information on anyone with access to FBI buildings and information systems. The database could encompass not only employees but retirees, interns, contractors, and assignees from other agencies. Jeramie Scott, national security counsel at the Electronic Privacy Information Center, tells Federal Drive with Tom Temin that's too wide a net.

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