CD098: The USA Freedom Act: Privatization of the Patriot Act (Full Podcast Episode)

It’s law! The USA Freedom Act, which reauthorizes and privatizes portions of the Patriot Act, is being called a victory for privacy… but it’s not. In this episode, find out all the details of the bill that was signed into law just hours after this episode was recorded, including how it continues bulk data collection and lets the most powerful men in the United States get away with breaking the law.

Originally published on June 2, 2015

All sources used in the production of this video can be found in the Congressional Dish show notes: https://congressionaldish.com/cd098-usa-freedom-act-privatization-of-the-patriot-act/

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