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In the Room with Peter Bergen
Does the Pentagon (or the Cops) Know What Side of the Bed You Sleep On?
Jul 9, 2024
Explore the extensive surveillance network on smartphones, with personal data for sale to highest bidders. Learn about the risks of data scraping for national security and law enforcement using tools like Fog Reveal. Dive into privacy concerns, Fourth Amendment rights, and police use of ad ID numbers. Discover data sales to law enforcement agencies and concerns about police surveillance technology, including warrantless location tracking.
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- Smartphones enable extensive data collection without full user awareness, affecting privacy and raising legal concerns.
- Government agencies intensify data collection efforts post-9/11, utilizing bulk data sets for surveillance and national security purposes.
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The Ubiquitous Surveillance Network
Smartphones contribute to a vast surveillance network tracking individuals' movements, purchases, and interactions. This network, constructed by tech giants, gathers extensive personal data without full user awareness. Data from smartphones, including location details and daily activities, is harvested and sold to various entities, including private investigators, journalists, and government agencies, revealing intimate details about individuals.
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