Metadata
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Metadata: Reidentification Using Telephone Data is Easier Than You Think
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Following the September 11 terrorist attacks, the US government passed the USA Patriot Act in October 2001, in what members of Congress and the Bush administration said was an effort to strengthen national security. However, opponents criticized the law for including provisions that encroached on citizens’ privacy and civil liberties.…
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Beyond Eavesdropping: What you should know about the NSA
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An interview with NSA expert James Bamford in which he candidly discusses NSA surveillance of US citizens, Edward Snowden, and the need for NSA reform and accountability.
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Unleashing the Power of Data for the City of Chicago
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Former Chief Information Officer for the City of Chicago, Brett Goldstein, discusses how Chicago is leading the way in using open data and predictive analytics to improve government effectiveness and transparency.