New NSA Leak: The NSA Is Storing The Online Metadata Of Millions Of Internet Users For Up To A Year,

NSA Stores Metadata Of Millions Of Web Users For Up To A Year, Secret Files Show -- The Guardian

• Vast amounts of data kept in repository codenamed Marina
• Data retained regardless of whether person is NSA target
• Material used to build 'pattern-of-life' profiles of individuals

The National Security Agency is storing the online metadata of millions of internet users for up to a year, regardless of whether or not they are persons of interest to the agency, top secret documents reveal.

Metadata provides a record of almost anything a user does online, from browsing history – such as map searches and websites visited – to account details, email activity, and even some account passwords. This can be used to build a detailed picture of an individual's life.

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