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Surveillance program referenced in public disclosures; relevant to lawful access discussions.

Definition

PRISM refers to a surveillance program referenced in public disclosures and reporting, often discussed as part of intelligence collection and provider data access pathways.

In plain English Surveillance program referenced in public disclosures; relevant to lawful access discussions.

Why this matters

Why it matters: Understanding historical examples helps users evaluate jurisdiction, transparency, and oversight issues around data access.

Example

Example: Users consider end-to-end encryption and minimization to reduce exposure to third-party access.