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Patriot Act
Privacy
A US law linked to expanded surveillance powers after 2001.
Definition
The Patriot Act is a US law that expanded certain government powers related to investigations and surveillance after 2001.
In plain English
A US law linked to expanded surveillance powers after 2001.
Why this matters
Why it matters: Laws like this can affect how and when authorities can request access to data.
Example
Example: A provider may receive a lawful request for records under US legal processes.