Current Trends in Information Technology

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This paper discusses and examines the anti-terrorism policies enacted by the federal government that intrude upon the privacy of American citizens. In particular, the paper addresses those policies, which allow the government to intercept telephone and e-mail communications. The paper outlines the key points of the Patriot Act, one of the main anti-terrorist policies implemented, and then examines the impact this policy has had on our civil liberties. Arguments both for and against the Act are presented in this paper.

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"In lieu of the events of September 11, 2001 the country has made a concerted effort to eliminate terrorism from our environment. This effort has prompted many to question the extent to which government can intrude upon the privacy of citizens and visitors to the country. Chief among these concerns is the government's policies for the interception of telephone and email communications. The purpose of this discussion is to examine the effects of this particular policy. We will begin by describing key points of the Patriot Act which allow for government interception of email and telephone communications."

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