The article discusses the Office of the Director of National Intelligence's proposal to create a centralized online marketplace for law enforcement and intelligence agencies to purchase personal digital data from data brokers. This raises serious privacy concerns as it allows access to data without warrants. States like Montana are moving to close the loophole enabling such purchases, but federal support for this practice remains strong. Legislative efforts such as the Fourth Amendment is Not for Sale Act highlight resistance but face daunting challenges against entrenched governmental practices.
The Office of the Director of National Intelligence plans to create a centralized marketplace for law enforcement to buy personal digital data about citizens, escalating privacy concerns.
Imagine a digital mall run by data brokers selling personal information, where federal agents can simply buy access without needing a warrant or justification.
States like Montana are attempting to close the loophole that allows government purchases of private data. Yet, federal agencies continue to pursue this unjust policy.
Despite legislative efforts to protect citizen privacy, such as the Fourth Amendment is Not for Sale Act, the federal government is forging ahead with its data purchasing strategy.
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