Executive Summary

• Mark Klein exposed the NSA’s secret room at AT&T’s San Francisco facility
• The room was used for surveillance and data collection
• Klein’s actions led to a major lawsuit against the NSA

The Buzz Score

The Internet’s Verdict: 70% Hyped, 30% Skeptical

Forum Voices

Many experts have weighed in on the topic of NSA surveillance and Mark Klein’s role in exposing it.

With all due respect, Cindy, you don’t know if they are classified since they don’t have to have markings and can still be classified. Only we can tell. And if they are classified, you are likely in trouble.

This statement highlights the difficulty in determining what information is classified and what is not.

One big change impacting surveillance was clear: Prior to September 11, the U.S. had what could reasonably be called a “wall” separating foreign surveillance for national security purposes done by the NSA from domestic surveillance for law enforcement purposes done by the FBI.

However, some experts argue that this “wall” was not always respected, and that surveillance activities may have crossed into domestic territory.

Conclusion

Mark Klein’s bravery in exposing the NSA’s secret room has led to a greater understanding of the agency’s surveillance activities.

Focus Keyword: NSA Surveillance