June 28, 2017
CNAS 2017: Surveillance and Privacy: Can They Coexist?
Electronic surveillance is vital for counter-terrorism and other intelligence missions. Some argue, however, that a growing “surveillance state” threatens Americans’ privacy and freedom. In this session, privacy advocates and former intelligence officials will debate whether surveillance and privacy can coexist.
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