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Surveillance: A Historical and Modern Perspective
This chapter explores the historical evolution of privacy and surveillance, tracing the origins of wiretapping from the Civil War to modern surveillance technologies. It highlights the legal implications of government monitoring, particularly under the Patriot Act, and its disproportionate effects on marginalized communities. The discussion also examines the ongoing conflict between individual privacy rights and the practices of tech companies that prioritize data collection over user security.
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