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FISA
Privacy
A US law framework for certain intelligence surveillance.
Definition
FISA is a set of US laws that govern some types of foreign intelligence surveillance.
In plain English
A US law framework for certain intelligence surveillance.
Why this matters
Why it matters: It’s part of how governments can legally collect data, which affects privacy and transparency debates.
Example
Example: Some programs that collect communication metadata are discussed in relation to FISA.