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XKeyscore

Privacy

Surveillance analysis tool referenced in public disclosures; illustrates search/analysis capabilities.

Definition

XKeyscore refers to a surveillance analysis tool referenced in public disclosures and reporting, often discussed to illustrate how collected data can be queried and analyzed.

In plain English Surveillance analysis tool referenced in public disclosures; illustrates search/analysis capabilities.

Why this matters

Why it matters: It underscores the privacy value of limiting data collection and protecting content and metadata.

Example

Example: Using end-to-end encryption and reducing logs to limit what can be searched or correlated.