The New American Surveillance State | Byron Tau
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The Erosion of Privacy: Data, Metadata, and Government Surveillance
This chapter explores the growing availability of personal data and its impact on the power dynamics between citizens and government. It discusses the historical context of privacy protections in the U.S. and emphasizes the role of data brokers and metadata in facilitating surveillance. The chapter raises critical concerns regarding civil liberties, encryption, and the implications of government access to vast amounts of personal information.
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