In this web content, the author reflects on the impact of the release of information about the NSA by Edward Snowden in 2013. The content is divided into four perspectives: someone involved in informing the public responsibly, a security area director of the IETF, a human rights expert, and a computer science and law professor. The purpose is to provide historical perspective and discuss the security and privacy challenges faced by the technical community. The author highlights their personal involvement in analyzing the documents and the cautious approach taken by The Guardian in publishing them.
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