The Importance Of Invasion Of Privacy

Many Americans agree that being in control of who sees their personal information is important to them. According to the Pew Research Center, over ninety percent of interviewed Americans reveal that they want to have a say in who is collecting their information. The National Security Agency (NSA) is responsible for monitoring and collecting information- both international and domestic. While the NSA and several other government agencies believe that the collecting and storing of personal information is a matter of national security, this collection of data is actually an invasion of privacy and is not a crucial aspect of protecting our nation. The NSA has the capability to monitor anyone and everyone’s personal information transmitted through almost all online or satellite methods. This gathering of data is an invasion of privacy and should not be allowed by the United Sates government. One would think that such actions are unconstitutional; however, due to provisions stated in the Patriot Act of 2001, the NSA is protected from such …show more content…
In an interview regarding his presidential candidacy, Christie stated, "I know how important a tool the Patriot Act is to help to prevent terrorism, to intercede before a terrorist act occurs. It's important and it should be extended." (Christie, 2015) While that may seem hard to argue with, it is crucial to note that Christie was one of the ones who have used the types of surveillance in the past outlined in the Patriot Act. Those who share Christie's beliefs express that the NSA and other agencies should have the right to collect and store any American's information. On the contrary, the collection and gathering of everyone's data should not be enforced, encouraged, or even allowed. The government should respect the privacy of American citizens by ceasing to use domestic surveillance tactics without probable