Senators Question DHS About 'Surveillance Technology'
Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are demanding answers about DHS’s moves regarding “surveillance technology” — including ICE’s recent request for information about how “Big Data and ad tech providers” could support investigations activities.
Two Democratic senators are demanding answers from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security about its moves regarding “surveillance technology” — including its recent publication of a request for information about ad tech providers.
“It is important that your office shine light on activities that undergird ICE’s enforcement actions including a muddled patchwork of technology procurements that have significantly expanded DHS’ ability to collect, retain, and analyze information about Americans,” Virginia Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine said in a letter sent Thursday to DHS Inspector General Joseph Cuffari.
”DHS law enforcement agencies have moved to amass potentially sensitive personal data with the unprecedented $165 billion DHS was allocated during last year’s partisan reconciliation process,” the lawmakers add.
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