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The Hidden Alliance Between Tech and Government

The Lawfare Podcast

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Evolution and Usage of Data Brokers by Government Agencies

Exploring how data brokers evolved from basic consumer information to advanced datasets like social media and geolocation data, this chapter sheds light on government agencies purchasing diverse data sets for understanding societal behavior, improving public safety, and solving crimes. It highlights examples of how geolocation and social media insights are utilized by various government entities for missions ranging from military operations to local law enforcement.

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