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How the FBI Tapped the Encrypted Chats of Criminals Around the World w/ Joseph Cox

Tech Won't Save Us

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Checks and Balances on Surveillance

  • The Office of Enforcement Operations (OEO) delayed wiretap orders related to the Anom case, preventing US monitoring of the platform.
  • This delay highlights the existing checks and balances within the US justice system, potentially preventing overreach.
  • However, the San Diego FBI and prosecutors believed they had legal grounds for the wiretaps and were prepared to execute them.
  • This tension raises important questions about the balance between legitimate law enforcement needs and the potential for mass surveillance.
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