Balancing Security and Privacy

This chapter examines the delicate trade-offs between national security and individual privacy following significant events such as 9-11. It delves into the use of metadata in surveillance practices, legal frameworks like FISA, and the implications of whistleblower actions like those of Edward Snowden. Additionally, the discussion explores the tensions between intelligence operations, predictive policing, and public trust in agencies such as the CIA, highlighting the complexities of institutional agendas and the impact of political pressures.