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This is false. FAA702 collection provides full content.

This was disclosed by Edward Snowden; the internal codename for such collection is PRISM.

The line between foreign intelligence collection and domestic law enforcement no longer exists. This is why parallel construction is so common today.

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Outrageous and (obviously) unconfirmed claims. But again, and as an American whose private data should never fall under the purview of FISA or FAA or any other IC intelligence gathering activities, I don't seriously doubt domestic US spying/surveillance capabilities.

That LE has to feign the need for a warrant should the need arise to make lawfully admissible that which they already know and are in possession of is the most likely scenario. Encryption really is the only safeguard.

I do not agree with your last two sentences but greatly appreciate the quick reply.

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