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FBI Resumes Buying Americans' Location Data

First article: 19 mar. 2026, 21:57 | Last update: 19 mar. 2026, 21:57 | 1 source | 1 article

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The FBI's decision to resume buying Americans' location data has sparked controversy and renewed debate about government surveillance. Kash Patel confirmed the resumption of the practice, which had been halted in March 2023. Critics argue that such data collection violates privacy rights and could be used for unwarranted surveillance. The FBI defends the practice as a necessary tool for law enforcement.

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FBI started buying Americans' location data again, Kash Patel confirms Foto: Ars Technica
Ars Technica 19 mar. 2026, 21:57 (21 hours ago) Good

FBI started buying Americans' location data again, Kash Patel confirms

Tom Cotton supports FBI data purchasing, compares it to searching people's trash.

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