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The US government’s surveillance program, the Data Analytical Services (DAS), partnered with AT&T, has been tracking over a trillion domestic phone records annually. Originally known as Hemisphere, DAS allows law enforcement agencies to access and analyze phone records, including those of non-suspects and victims. Senator Ron Wyden has expressed concerns about the program’s legality and shared confidential information with US Attorney General Merrick Garland. Leaked documents reveal the extensive use of DAS data for various purposes, raising questions about its legality and scope. The program has received over $6.1 million in funding since 2013.
