NSA Admits Buying Americans' Internet Browsing Records Without Warrant

The U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) is revealed to be purchasing Americans' internet browsing records from data brokers without a warrant, according to the agency's outgoing director. This practice raises concerns about privacy and civil liberties, as the NSA and other government agencies rely on commercially bought data for intelligence gathering and investigations. The legality of this practice is questioned, especially in light of recent enforcement actions by the Federal Trade Commission against data brokers. Senator Ron Wyden has called for stricter policies and transparency regarding the acquisition and use of commercially obtained data about Americans by U.S. spy agencies.
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