Dragnet Nation: A Quest For Privacy, Security, ... Here

The book details how a "hidden alliance" of tech companies and government agencies—from the National Security Agency (NSA) to private data brokers—constantly tracks our locations, web browsing, and financial transactions.

Angwin defines a "dragnet" as a system that sweeps up information about everyone regardless of suspicion. Falling costs for data storage and massive increases in processing power have made it cheap for institutions to keep records on nearly every moment of our lives. Dragnet Nation: A Quest for Privacy, Security, ...

A major part of the book follows Angwin’s year-long attempt to escape these dragnets. She tests various defensive strategies, including: The book details how a "hidden alliance" of

, by investigative journalist Julia Angwin, is an essential exploration of how modern technology has enabled a "dragnet" society where personal data is indiscriminately collected by governments and corporations. Core Themes & Key Insights A major part of the book follows Angwin’s