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Thursday, February 26, 2015

NSA METADATA PROGRAM REAUTHORIZED TILL CERTAIN PARTS OF THE PATRIOT ACT LACK AUTHORIZATION

NSA Bulk Telephony Metadata Program Reupped Until Parts Of The Patriot Act Potentially Sunset


In a post on its official Tumblr, the United States’ Office of the Director of National Intelligence noted that it sought and received a reauthorization of its telephony metadata program, authorized under Section 215 of the Patriot Act. The program collects metadata on phone calls, including those of United States citizens.
The reauthorization lasts until June 1, 201