Re:Edward Snowden: The Internet Is Broken
by kevin_thibedeau on Friday April 22, 2016 @06:49PM
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Echelon was never publicly acknowledged. Carnivore was explained as only targeted at suspected criminals under investigation. Snowden's revelations were the first hard , undeniable facts in the matter showing the true scope of the unconstitutional activity.
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Re:Edward Snowden: The Internet Is Broken
by nickpsecurity on Friday April 22, 2016 @07:15PM
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You're right that they never admittee it directly. Their defense was funny and an indirect admission:
https://fcw.com/articles/1999/06/02/congress-nsa-butt-heads-...
Anyway, it was all over US media from 1999-2001 plus European Parliament with plenty testimony and recommendations. And again, the link encryption recommendation was in US security requirements anyway.