wiretapping
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Vodafone Admits Some Law Enforcement Agencies Get Real-Time, Warrantless Access To Customer Data
Vodafone is coming clean on how it deals with the data of its customers around the world. The carrier published a global report this evening giving detailed information about how it responds to law-enforcement requests. In some instances, the carrier admits, some law enforcement agencies have warrantless, instant access to customer metadata. Hoooo boy.
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What Is PRISM? The Secret US Government Program Explained
Yesterday, the Washington Post and The Guardian dropped concurrent bombshell reports. Their subject was PRISM, a covert collaboration between the NSA, FBI, and nearly every tech company you rely on daily. PRISM has allowed the government unprecedented access to personal information for at least the last six years. But what is it, exactly?
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China Accused Of Spying On Drivers Across Borders In Hong Kong
According to China publication Apple Times, the Chinese government has installed surveillance devices on up to 20,000 cars with dual China/Hong Kong plates, claiming the tags are just for inspection. However, they have the capability to pickup and transmit conversations.