I saw an article by Ken Dilanian, Associated Press, that said that Joel Brenner, a former NSA Inspector General from 2002-2008 also thought that that NSA's telephone records grab was a big mistake. I found he has a very detailed and descriptive blog that does present some interesting opinions about the collection of data.
N.S.A.: “Not (So) Secret Anymore” : Joel Brenner
I agree with a lot of his thoughts and recommendations. I believe we have the exact same problem with the Stingray and other listening and tracking systems that are currently being used by the FBI, Border Patrol, Police Departments and DEA. Who "Polices the Police" in using these modern listening & tracking systems? If the NSA Inspector General was unable to "police" the NSA when that agency was doing illegal listening and tracking, how can anyone monitor and discipline use of the thousands of other tracking systems deployed around the country.
N.S.A.: “Not (So) Secret Anymore” : Joel Brenner
I agree with a lot of his thoughts and recommendations. I believe we have the exact same problem with the Stingray and other listening and tracking systems that are currently being used by the FBI, Border Patrol, Police Departments and DEA. Who "Polices the Police" in using these modern listening & tracking systems? If the NSA Inspector General was unable to "police" the NSA when that agency was doing illegal listening and tracking, how can anyone monitor and discipline use of the thousands of other tracking systems deployed around the country.
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