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ICE Is Buying Access to Credit Card Records
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Summary
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Intelligence and Operations (I&O) division is reportedly purchasing access to credit card transaction data from a private company, effectively giving them a massive window into American spending habits. This move raises significant privacy concerns and could be used for surveillance and potentially harmful targeting. The deal is intended to bolster DHS’s ability to identify and respond to threats, but critics argue it’s a dangerous step towards a surveillance state.
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