Edward Snowden
6 books
About the Author
Edward Snowden is a former intelligence contractor and whistleblower whose revelations about global surveillance practices have profoundly influenced debates on privacy, security, and civil liberties worldwide. Born in 1983 in North Carolina, Snowden worked for the CIA and NSA, where he gained unprecedented access to classified information that exposed the extent of government overreach in digital espionage. In 2013, he leaked thousands of documents to journalists, sparking international outrage and legal battles that continue to shape policy. Exiled in Russia since fleeing the United States, Snowden remains a polarizing figure—hailed as a hero by privacy advocates and condemned as a traitor by authorities. His memoir, Permanent Record, offers an intimate account of his journey from patriotic service to principled dissent, blending technical insight with a compelling narrative of conscience.
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