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“the NSA databases “store information about your political views, your medical history, your intimate relationships and your activities online.” The agency claims this personal information won’t be abused, “but these documents show that the NSA probably defines ‘abuse’ very narrowly.” quote by Glenn Greenwald
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““the NSA databases “store information about your political views, your medical history, your intimate relationships and your activities online.” The agency claims this personal information won’t be abused, “but these documents show that the NSA probably defines ‘abuse’ very narrowly.””

Glenn Greenwald

About This Quote

Source Interview: The Intercept, 2014

Mass surveillance collects intimate data, and official definitions of “abuse” are narrowly framed, raising privacy concerns.

In simple terms: NSA gathers deep personal data.

Key Takeaway

Demand stricter oversight.

Themes

privacy surveillance government ethics

Mood

cautious critical

Type

political journalistic

When to use this quote

  • Online activity
  • medical records
  • political views
  • relationship data

Key Concepts

Data collection civil liberties

Questions to Reflect On

  • What safeguards should limit data misuse?
  • Should citizens have a right to erase data?
A Different Perspective

Balancing security and privacy remains contentious.

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