Snowden leaks
Classified surveillance revealed
The Snowden leaks refer to classified documents from the U.S.
National Security Agency revealed by contractor Edward Snowden in 2013.
The disclosures exposed extensive government surveillance programs, including mass collection of phone records and internet communications.
The leaks sparked global debate about privacy, security, and government overreach: The Snowden leaks changed how people think about digital privacy.
- NSAFederal cryptologic intelligence agency
- mass surveillanceWidespread population observation programs
- whistleblowerInsider who reports misconduct
- surveillanceSystematic observation of subjects
- classifiedRestricted from disclosure
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- WhistleblowersEdward Snowden, Chelsea Manning, Deep Throat, leakers, exposers
Snowden leaksgovernment cover-up
State concealment of wrongdoing
classification · NSA surveillance · redaction · plausible deniability
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