We need to push for change from "summary" of Data and Goliath by Bruce Schneier
The current state of surveillance is unacceptable. The notion that intelligence agencies can snoop on our personal communications without oversight or accountability is a violation of our rights as individuals. We must take a stand against this intrusion and demand change. It is up to us, the citizens, to push back against the encroachment of our privacy and demand that our governments respect our fundamental rights. The technology exists to enable mass surveillance on an unprecedented scale. Our every move is tracked, our every conversation recorded, and our every online activity monitored. This level of surveillance is not only invasive, but it also has significant implications for our democracy. When the government can gather vast amounts of information about its citizens without their knowledge or consent,...
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