January 29, 2024 at 02:15AM
The U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) admits to purchasing internet browsing records from data brokers without court orders, raising concerns about Americans’ privacy. Senator Wyden criticizes this practice and emphasizes the potential privacy risks, especially relating to sensitive topics like mental health or domestic abuse. The revelation highlights a broader issue of data privacy and government intelligence agencies’ practices.
Key takeaways from the meeting notes:
– The U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) admitted to purchasing internet browsing records from data brokers without a court order.
– Senator Ron Wyden expressed concern about privacy violations and called for steps to ensure intelligence agencies only purchase data obtained lawfully.
– The NSA claimed to have compliance regimes and minimized the collection of U.S. person information, while also denying the use of location data from phones or vehicle telematics systems without a court order.
– Departments of Defense (DoD) components are said to adhere to high standards of privacy and civil liberties protections when acquiring and using commercially available information (CAI).
– The purchasing of sensitive data from data brokers, as well as the lack of transparency in data sharing with consumers, is highlighted as a concern by Senator Wyden.
The meeting notes highlight the ongoing debate and scrutiny around the collection and usage of personal data by government and intelligence agencies, as well as the concerns raised regarding transparency and protection of individuals’ privacy rights.