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The Whistleblower Who Wired Up Privacy Concerns

Mark Klein, a retired AT&T engineer, exposed a major US government domestic spying operation in 2006, revealing how the NSA was accessing citizen communications. Klein, who passed away at 79, became a pivotal figure in privacy advocacy, highlighting the balance between security and personal freedom.
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The Whistleblower Who Wired Up Privacy Concerns

🔍 RIP Mark Klein, the AT&T engineer who revealed US domestic spying ops, passes at 79. His courage highlighted privacy issues. #PrivacyMatters #Legacy #TheRegister

  1. Mark Klein, an AT&T engineer, revealed NSA's extensive domestic surveillance operations in 2006.
  2. Klein's actions highlighted significant privacy concerns amidst security measures.
  3. He passed away at 79, leaving a legacy in privacy advocacy and awareness.

The Register: RIP Mark Klein, the engineer who exposed US domestic spying ops after wiring it up

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