Technology
Digital Privacy Rights Versus National Security Imperatives
Quick fact
Every time you use your phone, you generate metadata—who you call, when, and where. In the United States, the government collects this metadata on millions of citizens, even without their knowledge, under the authority of national security laws.
Why this is interesting
You might share every detail of your day on social media, but what about your private chats? Imagine a government official reading them—all in the name of keeping you safe.