The Expansion of Financial Surveillance: Legislation and Implications

This chapter delves into the evolution of financial surveillance through legislation like the Anunseo Wiley Anti-Money Laundering Act, introducing suspicious activity reports and increasing data collection while restricting individuals from being informed. It discusses recent attempts to monitor transactions through platforms like PayPal and Venmo, eroding privacy protections. The narrative emphasizes the normalization and risks of financial surveillance, cautioning against unchecked governmental control through digital monitoring.