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Beijing reacts to allegations the NSA is hacking China
by
Rob Schmitz
Jun 13, 2013
Allegations that Hong Kong and China were among tens of thousands of targeted networks by the NSA have generated a big reaction in Beijing and among China's state-run media.
Silicon Valley companies call for greater transparency in PRISM program
Jun 12, 2013
The tech companies' sudden, overt concern about transparency in government surveillance may be as much about protecting themselves as consumers.
ACLU files suit over NSA data collection, and is it possible to keep your personal data personal?
by
Molly Wood
Jun 12, 2013
The American Civil Liberties Union has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government over its collection of phone data. And what can you do personally to protect your data?
When the NSA asks a company for data, what happens next?
Jun 12, 2013
The public companies named in the NSA's surveillance program have shareholders, consumers and pressure to comply with government requests for information. So what pros and cons are they weighing?
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The growth of government contractors in surveillance
Jun 11, 2013
The use of government contractors involved in surveillance work has grown tremendously since 9/11. How big is this business?
The value of a spy-quality resume
by
David Gura
Jun 11, 2013
The number of private sector employees with government security clearance has rapidly grown in recent years. So what does having a government security clearance get you, financially and otherwise?
Snowden on the lam: How much does it cost to run?
Jun 11, 2013
Former surveillance contractor Edward Snowden is on the run, but how does a fugitive finance life on the lam?
For public good, not for profit.
Do you care about government surveillance? You're in the minority
by
Molly Wood
Jun 11, 2013
Do you care if the government knows who you're talking to on Facebook and when? Whom you're emailing? If so, why? If not, why not?
Why PRISM is powered by private-sector technology
by
David Gura
Jun 10, 2013
The government began using the so-called “Hadoop” software for data collection, even after launching a $16 billion project to come up with its own way to manage 'big data.'
Snowden NSA leak raises questions about intelligence contractors
Jun 10, 2013
Edward Snowden, a 29-year-old private intelligence contractor has revealed himself as the NSA leaker. How did he get access and what does it say about our intelligence apparatus?