Able Quote by Edward Snowden
“We need the security standards to apply to the internet. We need to be able to trust that when we send our emails through Verizon, that Verizon isn't sharing with the NSA, that Verizon isn't sharing them with the FBI or German intelligence or French intelligence or Russian intelligence or Chinese intelligence.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview with The Guardian, 2013
Advocates for universal, trustworthy security standards across the internet to prevent unauthorized surveillance by governments or corporations.
In simple terms: Calls for reliable internet security that protects privacy from all intelligence agencies.
Key Takeaway
Demand transparent, end‑to‑end encryption.
Themes
privacy
security
trust
surveillance
policy
Mood
concerned
determined
critical
Type
political
advocacy
When to use this quote
- email communication
- online banking
- cloud storage
- IoT devices
- government contracts
Key Concepts
cryptography
legal frameworks
civil liberties
Questions to Reflect On
- How can global consensus on security standards be achieved?
- What role should users play in demanding privacy?
A Different Perspective
Implementation may be hindered by geopolitical tensions and corporate resistance.
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