Indeed. The “Big Data” analytical tools available today are enormously powerful. Their capabilities are beyond the comprehension of most Americans who don’t keep up with advancements in the information technology field. These tools require careful oversight of their use to avoid “mission creep” and intrusive and unauthorized violations of citizen privacy.
These incidents were bound to happen. But sadly they will continue as bureaucracies are used to operating sub rosa and deceiving congress when necessary.
“Big Data” analytical tools available today are enormously powerful. Their capabilities are beyond the comprehension of most Americans who don’t keep up with advancements in the information technology field.
People are all sitting around with Iphones in their pockets and Excel Spreadsheets on their confusers but are shocked at the power of the technology.
I am stunned that after half a century of security measures now every jackass around wanders about secure facilities with Ipones in their pockets.
The perfect James bond device.
Take photos, down load data, and transmit to the other side of the planet with a finger tap.