National Security Agency Act
/ˈnæʃənəl sɪˈkjʊərɪti ˈeɪdʒənsi ækt/
Definitions
- (n.) A United States federal statute establishing the National Security Agency and defining its powers, responsibilities, and limitations primarily related to signals intelligence and cryptographic security.
The National Security Agency Act lays out the legal framework for the agency’s surveillance operations.
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- national security agency act
- national security agency acts
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Commentary
This Act is central to understanding the legal authority under which the NSA operates, particularly concerning electronic surveillance and intelligence collection.
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