ODNI Statement on the Limits of Surveillance Activities

ODNI Statement on the Limits of Surveillance Activities

Office of the Director of National Intelligence

Washington, DC 20511


June 16, 2013

ODNI Statement on the Limits of Surveillance Activities


The statement that a single analyst can eavesdrop on domestic communications without proper legal authorization is incorrect and was not briefed to Congress.  Members have been briefed on the implementation of Section 702, that it targets foreigners located overseas for a valid foreign intelligence purpose, and that it cannot be used to target Americans anywhere in the world.
 
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