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4 things that changed since Snowden leaks
Posted on 6/8/14 at 3:49 am
Posted on 6/8/14 at 3:49 am
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4 things that changed since Snowden leaks
by Lori Grisham
June 5, 2014
One year ago, former National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden turned the world on its head after classified documents he provided to media organizations revealed a widespread surveillance program.
USA TODAY Network looks at four notable changes that have come about in the year since Snowden's bombshells.
An encrypted future
Google released code Tuesday for a new "end-to-end" encryption tool for its users. Demand has been high for e-mail that's coded to allow only authorized parties to read it from popular providers like Google and Microsoft, and increased after Snowden spoke at SXSW in March.
End-to-end encryption means that each e-mail is encrypted from the time it leaves the owner's Web browser until the receiver gets the e-mail and decodes it . . .
Changing the debate
Love him or hate him, there is no doubt that Snowden's leaks changed the public debate. The ongoing discussion over privacy . . .
Strained relations
One of the most damaging revelations to the Obama administration that ... the NSA had spied on world leaders, including many close American allies . . .
Renewed focus on NSA's internal security
The NSA increased its own internal security to prevent future leaks. The organization has implemented . . .
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Posted on 6/8/14 at 4:01 am to NC_Tigah
The HuffPo's take
The Snowden Effect: 8 Things That Happened Only Because Of The NSA Leaks
1. Director of National Intelligence James Clapper had to admit he lied to Congress.
2. The House passed a bill (ostensibly) meant to stop bulk collection of phone metadata.
3. A federal judge said the NSA phone surveillance program is unconstitutional.
4. Tech companies finally got serious about privacy.
5. Britain held its first-ever open intelligence hearing.
6. Germany opened an investigation into the tapping of Chancellor Angela Merkel's cell phone.
7. Brazil scotched a $4 billion defense contract with Boeing.
8. President Barack Obama admitted there would be no surveillance debate without Snowden.
The Snowden Effect: 8 Things That Happened Only Because Of The NSA Leaks
1. Director of National Intelligence James Clapper had to admit he lied to Congress.
2. The House passed a bill (ostensibly) meant to stop bulk collection of phone metadata.
3. A federal judge said the NSA phone surveillance program is unconstitutional.
4. Tech companies finally got serious about privacy.
5. Britain held its first-ever open intelligence hearing.
6. Germany opened an investigation into the tapping of Chancellor Angela Merkel's cell phone.
7. Brazil scotched a $4 billion defense contract with Boeing.
8. President Barack Obama admitted there would be no surveillance debate without Snowden.
Posted on 6/8/14 at 7:16 am to NC_Tigah
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President Barack Obama admitted
Not possible.
Posted on 6/8/14 at 8:00 am to NC_Tigah
There was a bunch of saber rattling and that's it. The Feds are still doing whatever they want.
Posted on 6/8/14 at 9:25 am to Paluka
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There was a bunch of saber rattling and that's it. The Feds are still doing whatever they want.
This would be true.
Posted on 6/8/14 at 9:49 am to Paluka
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There was a bunch of saber rattling and that's it. The Feds are still doing whatever they want.
even worse, Snowden works for the freaking CIA. it's all a big set up to make us thing something is changing, so they can spy on us even more.
Posted on 6/8/14 at 9:51 am to NC_Tigah
Somewhere a Decatur faps.
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