In this The Post Millennial article, new reporting reveals that the Department of Homeland Security is purchasing vast quantities of personal data harvested from everyday technologies, raising serious concerns about privacy and government overreach.
- DHS has reportedly been buying data collected from apps, cameras, and other digital sources rather than relying solely on traditional surveillance methods
- The data includes location tracking and behavioral insights gathered from ordinary Americans through commercial channels
- By purchasing the information instead of directly collecting it, the government may be sidestepping constitutional protections like the Fourth Amendment
- Critics argue this creates a loophole that allows mass surveillance without warrants or judicial oversight
- The practice has expanded in recent years as data brokers compile detailed profiles on individuals from smartphones, vehicles, and smart devices
- Lawmakers and civil liberties advocates warn that Americans are largely unaware of how much personal data is being sold and accessed by federal agencies
- Concerns are growing that this system could be used for political targeting or broader domestic monitoring
- The report underscores the increasing fusion between private tech data collection and government intelligence operations
Read the full story: https://thepostmillennial.com/dhs-buys-mass-amounts-of-surveillance-data-culled-from-apps-cameras
