“Just what kind of data collection, exactly, is being done here?”
Dunno. But they seem not eager to adverti what they are doing, so I doubt it’s ok.
Major changes in the Capitol Police intelligence unit started in fall of 2020, when the dept brought on former DHS official Julie Farnam to help run its intel unit... .... she directed analysts to look closely at the people meeting privately and publicly with members AND directed analysts to run
<><>“background checks” on people, including donors and associates who met w/ lawmakers.
<><>staff listed as attending these meetings we’re also investigated,
<><>Capitol Police intel analysts checked the staffers social media accounts.
<><>intel analysts were also directed to probe ownership of bldngs where members held meetings...