The USA can ban you

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European commission backs Merkel's call for tougher data protection laws

EU countries are urged to follow lead of German chancellor, who wants internet companies to reveal whom they share data with.

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Millions of US license plates tracked and stored, new ACLU report finds

Alarming number of databases across US are storing details of Americans' locations – not just government agencies.

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NSA warned to rein in surveillance as agency reveals even greater scope

NSA officials testify to angry House panel that agency can perform 'three-hop queries' through Americans' data and records.

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Fake terror plots, paid informants: the tactics of FBI 'entrapment' questioned

Critics say bureau is running a sting operation across America, targeting vulnerable people by luring them into fake terror plots.

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The internet advocates crusading for our privacy and security

Given recent revelations about how states and corporations are mining our data, let's raise a cheer for the open net activists.

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Edward Snowden new revelations to feature in book about US whistleblower

Journalist Glenn Greenwald will include new insights into NSA surveillance programme in unnamed book due in US in March.

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US tech companies appeal to Obama over secret demands for user data

AOL, Apple, Facebook, Google, Microsoft and Yahoo among signatories demanding to publish 'specific numbers' of requests.

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White House stays silent on renewal of NSA data collection order

Officials decline to comment on whether they will seek to renew order that permits bulk collection of Americans' phone records.

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Secret court lets NSA extend its trawl of Verizon customers' phone records

Latest revelation an indication of how Obama administration has opened up hidden world of mass communications surveillance.

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House forces vote on amendment that would limit NSA bulk surveillance

Opposition to bulk surveillance swells with vote that would 'end authority for blanket collection of records under the Patriot Act'.

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White House urges Congress to reject moves to curb NSA surveillance

Obama administration alarmed by vote on 'Amash amendment' aimed at blocking blanket surveillance of phone records.

Two very interesting comments by readers of this Guardian newspaper article:

"No surprise. Nothing in the government propagandized American news regarding this fight for liberty. Thanks Guardian."

"You are correct. Perhaps everyone could click on this link to the Washington Post article, which is buried so deep I had to search for Amash:

White House, skeptical lawmakers square off over NSA authority to collect phone records

And the New York Times, although at least they had it visible on the site home page:

N.S.A. Director Lobbies House on Eve of Critical Vote "

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Edward Snowden gets his leaving papers – Moscow airport source

Former US spy agency contractor has reportedly been granted documents that will allow him to travel.

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Edward Snowden's fear of flying is justified

Snowden is a refugee, not a spy. But America has history when it comes to forcing down planes in defiance of international law.

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Narrow defeat for Amash amendment to restrict NSA surveillance

First major challenge to NSA's bulk collection of phone records defeated by only 217 votes to 205 in House of Representatives.

House vote reflects growing revolt over NSA surveillance

Six weeks ago, only a few in Congress were ready to challenge the government on surveillance – but opposition has grown.

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NSA amendment's narrow defeat spurs privacy advocates for surveillance fight

Democratic congresswoman hails 'great beginning' as bipartisan coalition looks to reset balance between liberty and security.

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Justice Department fails in bid to delay landmark case on NSA collection

ACLU, who brought lawsuit arguing that NSA programme is unconstitional, welcomes judge's decision to set a court date.

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America's real subversives: FBI spying then, NSA surveillance now

As the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington nears, let's not forget the history of agency overreach and abuse of power.

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Democratic establishment unmasked: prime defenders of NSA bulk spying

NYT: "The Obama administration made common cause with the House Republican leadership".

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NSA surveillance critics to testify before Congress

Democrat congressman Alan Grayson says hearing will help to stop 'constant misleading information' from intelligence chiefs.