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It should noted that they can also assign agents to work at these firms or recruit existing employees, so they have a broad pallet to deal with. And a given per
by joe_the_user 6y ago
It should noted that they can also assign agents to work at these firms or recruit existing employees, so they have a broad pallet to deal with. And a given person working for the secret agencies might not have to do more than turn a blind eye to something once in a while.
However, these large firms have enterprise-wide security and too many people would notice the vacuuming of data for this to be done by single agents. So that would require secret court order and secret laws, as we know existed a few years ago.
So no doubt you have some level of secret agency access but exactly how much is difficult to say. Remember these are companies operating globally and it's in their interests to not be seen as mere extension of US intelligence and foreign policy but at the same time these agencies can very persuasive, etc. etc.