Billions of data points about ordinary people are being sold on the commercial market—and purchased by intelligence agencies. Now, researchers are warning that this surveillance risks circumventing both laws and democratic oversight.
A new report A report from the think tank Interface shows that European and American intelligence agencies are increasingly purchasing personal data from private data brokers. The information is collected through apps, advertising networks, and digital platforms and can reveal people’s movements, interests, political views, religious beliefs, and social networks.
This article is part of our exclusive premium content
- For Frihetsnytt subscribers only.
At Frihetsnytt, we rely entirely on you, our readers. Without government subsidies, without major advertisers, and without political agendas, we can uncover the facts, hold those in power accountable, and tell the truth—just as it is. Join our community today and get immediate access to all locked articles, exclusive interviews, podcasts, and events.
Try it for 14 days completely free—no commitment. After that, starting at just 69 SEK/month (billed annually).
Together, we’re building Sweden’s strongest independent media company. Welcome!
