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Director of National Intelligence James Clapper appears on Capitol Hill in February.

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U.S. Spy Chief Considers Disclosing Number Of Americans Surveilled Online

4:31pm April 25, 2016

by Lauren Hodges

National Intelligence Director James Clapper says there are multiple obstacles in calculating just how many U.S. citizens are ensnared in government data-collection programs targeting foreigners.

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Phone Carriers Tight-Lipped On How They Will Comply With New Surveillance Law

7:03pm June 08, 2015

by Aarti Shahani

Under the USA Freedom Act, the NSA can no longer collect phone call metadata without a court order. Metadata remain with private phone carriers but can be subpoenaed by the government.

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License plate scanners have helped police locate stolen vehicles and have even assisted in murder investigations. But with their ability to track a person's every move, skeptics worry about privacy.

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Questions Remain About How To Use Data From License Plate Scanners

9:05pm May 30, 2015

by Martin Kaste

The scanners are standard equipment for police, but what's not settled is what happens to all the data collected. That data can link people to certain addresses and flag unusual activity.

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