Top Spy: ‘Single Analyst’ Cannot ‘Eavesdrop on Domestic Communications Without Proper Legal Authorization’

Published June 17, 2013 12:01am ET



In a Sunday evening statement, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence Public Affairs Office released this statement, meant to clear up information on the National Security Agency’s data program.

“The statement that a single analyst can eavesdrop on domestic communications without proper legal authorization is incorrect and was not briefed to Congress. Members have been briefed on the implementation of Section 702, that it targets foreigners located overseas for a valid foreign intelligence purpose, and that it cannot be used to target Americans anywhere in the world,” the full statement reads.

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