Episode 60 — USA PATRIOT Act: Expanded Authority for Security Investigations

Passed after September 11, the USA PATRIOT Act expanded government surveillance powers. This episode covers how the Act broadened authority for accessing communications, financial records, and other personal data in the name of counterterrorism. We’ll examine key provisions, including roving wiretaps and National Security Letters, and the privacy implications that followed.

We also discuss how the Act has been reformed and limited over time, including through the USA Freedom Act. For the exam, expect questions that test your ability to connect national security statutes to privacy protections and oversight mechanisms. Produced by BareMetalCyber.com