Ass Quote by Edward Snowden
![“A different [Ronald] Reagan-era authority: EO 12333, an executive order for foreign-intelligence collection, as opposed to the ones we now use domestically. So this one isn't even authorized by law. It's just an old-ass piece of paper with Reagan's signature on it, which has been updated a couple…” quote by Edward Snowden](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/398/edward-snowden-555_ass_a-different-ronald-reagan-era-authority_810954.jpg)
“A different [Ronald] Reagan-era authority: EO 12333, an executive order for foreign-intelligence collection, as opposed to the ones we now use domestically. So this one isn't even authorized by law. It's just an old-ass piece of paper with Reagan's signature on it, which has been updated a couple times since then. So what happened was that all of a sudden these massive, behemoth companies realized their data centers - sending hundreds of millions of people's communications back and forth every day - were completely unprotected, electronically naked.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview with The Guardian, 2013
Executive Order 12333 allows foreign intelligence collection without clear legal authority, exposing massive data vulnerabilities.
In simple terms: EO 12333 lets companies send data unprotected.
Key Takeaway
Demand transparent legal frameworks for data security.
Themes
privacy
government oversight
data security
Mood
cautious
critical
Type
political
analytical
When to use this quote
- corporate data handling
- government contracts
- public policy debates
- cybersecurity audits
Key Concepts
legal authority
surveillance state
Questions to Reflect On
- What safeguards can protect data under vague orders?
- Should companies be liable for data exposure?
A Different Perspective
Balancing security needs with civil liberties is complex.
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