Transparency for effective control
Posted: Sat Jan 18, 2025 5:30 am
Two days after the interview with Snowden, the TED podium was given to the deputy director of the NSA, Richard Ledgett. Despite the very critical, mainly pro-Snowden audience, the interview ends with a standing ovation for Ledgett. The NSA top man pleads for an informed discussion: one based on facts and not on the half-truths and distortions, of which he accuses Snowden.
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Hero or reckless individualist, there is one thing we should be thankful for: Snowden bangladesh mobile phone number list has sparked a global debate about the balance between secrecy and transparency when it comes to intelligence agencies. Ledgett suggests in his talk that the NSA may issue transparency reports that will reveal the extent of its surveillance.
Responsible
A positive development: more transparency is needed for effective control. The Dutch foundation Bits of Freedom, which defends digital civil rights, describes it powerfully: “What you do on the internet is your business. And if it is necessary for the government to look over your shoulder, then we must also be certain that this is really necessary and that it is done in a responsible manner.”
Taking control
Obama has now spoken to the leaders of the big tech giants at the White House. On March 21, the bosses of Facebook, Netflix, Google and Dropbox, among others, were allowed to express their concerns about the government's surveillance programs.
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Hero or reckless individualist, there is one thing we should be thankful for: Snowden bangladesh mobile phone number list has sparked a global debate about the balance between secrecy and transparency when it comes to intelligence agencies. Ledgett suggests in his talk that the NSA may issue transparency reports that will reveal the extent of its surveillance.
Responsible
A positive development: more transparency is needed for effective control. The Dutch foundation Bits of Freedom, which defends digital civil rights, describes it powerfully: “What you do on the internet is your business. And if it is necessary for the government to look over your shoulder, then we must also be certain that this is really necessary and that it is done in a responsible manner.”
Taking control
Obama has now spoken to the leaders of the big tech giants at the White House. On March 21, the bosses of Facebook, Netflix, Google and Dropbox, among others, were allowed to express their concerns about the government's surveillance programs.