In early 2013, whistleblower Edward Snowden began working with journalists to reveal widespread mass surveillance programs conducted by the National Security Agency. Articles based on Snowden's documents have revealed the existence of numerous global surveillance programs run by the NSA with the cooperation of telecommunication companies and other governments.
In early 2013, whistleblower Edward Snowden started collaborating with journalists to expose extensive mass surveillance operations carried out by the National Security Agency. Articles based on Snowden's documents have exposed the existence of numerous global surveillance programs implemented by the NSA in conjunction with telecommunications companies and other governments.