Google Says Government Demands For User Data Have Increased 150% In Five Years
Today Google published its tenth transparency report as it pertains to government requests for user data. According to Google, governments have stepped up their demands for your data. Pertaining to worldwide data requests not related to FISA (Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act) and NSL (National Security Letters), there has been a 15 percent increase compared to the same time last year. Since 2009, the increase in requests has grown 150%. US requests have grown 19 percent since last year and 250 percent since 2009. Google goes on to talk about the increased demand by governments for user information even after revelations...
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