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01Oct/16

Edward Snowden film premieres in Hong Kong

October 1, 2016SecurityCitizenfour, Commentary on Edward Snowden's disclosure, Edward Snowden, English-language films, Entertainment/Culture, Film, Global surveillance, Snowdensmbale

A film telling the story of Edward Snowden, the former U.S. National Security Agency intelligence contractor turned whistle-blower, premieres in Hong Kong. Continue reading →

29Sep/15

U.S. whistleblower Snowden draws crowd with Twitter debut

September 29, 2015WorldCommentary on Edward Snowden's disclosure, Edward Snowden, Espionage, Global surveillance, Global surveillance disclosures, Mass surveillance, National Security Agency, Russia, Snowden, U.S. government, United Statessmbale

Edward Snowden, a former National Security Agency contractor who leaked details about the U.S. government’s massive surveillance programs, has started a twitter account, quickly attracting over 300,000 followers.

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24Sep/15

U.S. spy fugitive Snowden launches push for global privacy treaty

September 24, 2015SecurityEdward Snowden, Global surveillance, Global Telecoms Exploitation, Mass surveillance, National security, National Security Agency, Snowden, Surveillancesmbale

Former U.S. National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden appears in New York City via video link from Moscow to promote a new global treaty against mass surveillance.

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06Sep/15

Snowden awarded Norwegian free speech prize

September 6, 2015WorldCommentary on Edward Snowden's disclosure, Edward Snowden, Norwegian Academy of Literature and Freedom of Expression, Norwegian Authors Union Freedom of Expression Prize, Snowden, United Statessmbale

(REUTERS) – Edward Snowden was awarded a prize from the Norwegian Academy of Literature and Freedom of Expression.
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14Jun/15

UK terrorism law watchdog calls for major surveillance overhaul

June 14, 2015WorldCounter-terrorism, Crime prevention, David Anderson, Edward Snowden, Espionage, INDEPENDENT TELEVISION NEWS LIMITED, Internet privacy, law enforcement, Mass surveillance, National security, Privacy of telecommunications, Public safety, Regulation of Interception of Communications and Provision of Communication-related Information Act, Security, Surveillance, United Kingdomsmbale

David Anderson, Britain’s independent reviewer of anti-terrorism laws, says the framework overseeing the interception of emails, phone calls and online activity by police and spies needs a major overhaul.

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14Jun/15

Britain pulls out spies as Russia, China crack Snowden files – report

June 14, 2015UncategorizedCentral Intelligence Agency, China, contractor, Edward Snowden, McLean Virginia, Moscow, Politics, Russia, SUNDAY TIMES LIMITED (THE), the Sunday Times, U.S. National Security Agency, United Kingdomsmbale

File footage of whistleblower Edward Snowden as the Sunday Times reports that Britain is pulling agents from live operations in “hostile countries” after Russia and China cracked top-secret information contained in files leaked by the former U.S. National Security Agency contractor.

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11Mar/15

Snowden papers reveal New Zealand spies on China, other asian nations

March 11, 2015WorldChina, Crime prevention, Edward Snowden, Government, Government Communications Security Bureau, Japan, law enforcement, National security, National Security Agency, New Zealand, New Zealand Herald, Nicky Hager, Security, Surveillance, Television New Zealand, the New Zealand Herald, U.S. National Security Authority, UKUSA Agreement, United States, Waihopai Valleysmbale

The latest documents released by former U.S. security whistleblower Edward Snowden reveal New Zealand spies on China and Japan and is shared with the United States and others.
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