The Tom Woods Show
Ep. 2496 The Rise (and Normalizing of) Financial Surveillance
May 25, 2024
Naomi Brockwell discusses the history of financial surveillance, legislation impacting privacy, risks of surveillance normalization, implications for cryptocurrency, and the importance of reclaiming privacy rights in a digital economy.
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- The podcast highlights the historical evolution of financial surveillance, from pre-1970 autonomy to post-Act data collection by banks, shifting privacy norms.
- Emphasizes the normalization of financial surveillance in daily transactions, calling for privacy advocacy and exploring privacy-enhancing alternatives.
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Evolution of Financial Surveillance: From Confidentiality to Widespread Reporting
The podcast delves into the historical context of financial privacy, tracing the shift from pre-1970 bank practices to the introduction of the Bank Secrecy Act in 1970. Initially, banks had the autonomy to set verification rules for opening accounts, but the Act required reporting and data collection by banks, altering the privacy landscape. The discussion highlights changes post-1970, such as the Anuncio-Wiley Anti-Money Laundering Act in 1992, which introduced SARS and confidential reporting, increasing data retention and reducing customer awareness of surveillance.
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