Report finds US spy agencies are buying Americans’ personal data – By Mahmoud Bennett (Anchor), Ben Burke (Producer) (Straight Arrow News) / June 13, 2023
A report, commissioned by Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines and released Friday, June 9, found U.S. spy agencies are buying an increasing amount of Americans’ personal data. The report came after Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., requested that the intelligence community detail and make public how it uses commercially available information (CAI).
CAI includes demographic information, address history, as well as information from smartphones and other devices, social media platforms and location trackers.
The report showed that the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) appeared unaware of which federal intelligence agencies were buying Americans’ personal data. Sen. Wyden said this reflects the need for stronger oversight and transparency from within the executive branch.
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