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WIGGLE ROOM ALERT: Apple might have worked with government contractors, just not the NSA directly.
"Additionally, we have been unaware of this alleged NSA program targeting our products. We care deeply about our customers’ privacy and security."
WIGGLE ROOM ALERT: They could very well be unaware of this program -- but aware of another program that hasn't been disclosed yet.
For more on sneaky talk, read this fantastic Atlantic piece that dissects deliberately misleading statements by NSA officials: http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2013/12/how-amer...
One key strategy they've had: they consistently deny specific programs, as opposed to general actions.
WIGGLE ROOM ALERT: Apple might have worked with government contractors, just not the NSA directly.
"Additionally, we have been unaware of this alleged NSA program targeting our products. We care deeply about our customers’ privacy and security."
WIGGLE ROOM ALERT: They could very well be unaware of this program -- but aware of another program that hasn't been disclosed yet.
For more on sneaky talk, read this fantastic Atlantic piece that dissects deliberately misleading statements by NSA officials: http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2013/12/how-amer...
One key strategy they've had: they consistently deny specific programs, as opposed to general actions.