Your data is everywhere. The government is buying it without a warrant

NPR·Mar 25

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The government is reportedly buying and using personal data, including location information, without a warrant. The extent and purpose of this data collection are unclear, but it appears to be part of a broader surveillance system that is being expanded and contested by congress. The use of this data by various government agencies, including the FBI and ICE, is also being scrutinized.

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