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The real question is: has an human looked at Congressional metadata, or are they likely to do so? This question was not asked because, given the data protectio
by codex 13y ago
The real question is: has an human looked at Congressional metadata, or are they likely to do so? This question was not asked because, given the data protections in place, the answer is likely no.
- betterunix 13y agoHow is that the real question? The potential abuses are enormous even if no human has looked at the metadata yet. What if there is a vote next month to reduce the NSA's funding -- might the metadata be examined then, just to see if any congressmen are having affairs? What if Senator Wyden tries to run for president in 2016 -- might the NSA take a look at who he's been talking to? The fact that the data is being stored at all is cause for concern.