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Fed's Data Dragnet Has Americans From Both Sides Yelling 'Enough'

Your SSN, medical history, voting record — all sitting in some federal vault, ripe for sharing. Americans are done with it, polls show, demanding real oversight before it's too late.

Elena Vasquez 📅 Apr 02, 2026 ⏱️ 4 min read 👁️ 1 view
Protest sign reading 'Hands Off My Data' outside federal building with American flags

⚡ Key Takeaways

  • Bipartisan American worry over personal data held by government agencies hits new highs.
  • Recent federal moves ditch privacy norms for broad data sharing.
  • Accountability lacking; contractors profit while citizens demand reforms.

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Elena Vasquez
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Elena Vasquez

Senior editor and generalist covering the biggest stories with a sharp, skeptical eye.

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Originally reported by CDT

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