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Edward Snowden, a former US intelligence contractor, made headlines on June 5, 2013 with his disclosure of classified information on global surveillance by the NSA. The leak shone the spotlight on data protection.

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Close-ups of two computers showing the website of Israel-made Pegasus spyware

Surveillance from Watergate to Pegasus

Surveillance from Watergate to Pegasus

Surveillance methods used by governments have become more and more sophisticated — and cheaper.
PoliticsJuly 22, 2021
DW Podcast | Inside Europe

Inside Europe: 03.06.2021

Inside Europe: 03.06.2021

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PoliticsJune 3, 202154:59 min
German Chancellor Angela Merkel

Germany, France demand answers on US-Danish spying scandal

Germany, France demand answers on US-Danish spying scandal

Leaders in Europe have reacted to the revelations that Danish authorities cooperated with the NSA's spying operations.
PoliticsJune 1, 2021
Edward Snowden on a video screen

NSA whistleblower Snowden seeks Russian citizenship

NSA whistleblower Snowden seeks Russian citizenship

US whistleblower Edward Snowden says he and his wife want Russian citizenship to avoid separation from their future son.
PoliticsNovember 2, 2020
Deutschland | Buchmesse Frankfurt - Eröffnungspressekonferenz

Challenges and opportunities at the Frankfurt Book Fair

Challenges and opportunities at the Frankfurt Book Fair

With most offerings online, this year's fair is defying the coronavirus pandemic. It's also more inclusive than ever.
CultureOctober 14, 2020
An undated handout image by the National Security Agency (NSA) shows the NSA logo in front of the National Security Agency's headquarters in Fort Meade,

US court rules NSA surveillance program was illegal

US court rules NSA surveillance program was illegal

A federal court has ruled that the US intelligence’s surveillance program exposed by whistleblower Edward Snowden was un
Law and JusticeSeptember 3, 2020
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