FAQ: The NSA Metadata and PRISM ProgramsThe details of extensive government surveillance of U.S. citizens through collection of cell phone metadata, and email and Internet activities through the PRISM program has raised a lot of questions and caused quite a bit of confusion about what's actually happening. To help users sort through the mess, Threatpost put together an FAQ about the revelations, the implications and what steps users can take to protect their privacy.
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FAQ: The NSA Metadata and PRISM Programs