FACT: No NSA programs covered in the press have ever been independently audited (i.e., by a non-executive branch element).
@PGEddington BAH doesn't count? (OK, I know they only audited SWIFT, and the queries were verbal making audit totally farcical, but still)
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@emptywheel Government contractor working for exec. branch most definitely does not count. -
@PGEddington Well the EU tried. Until they discovered the whole verbal query thing (tho I haven't checked back on that). -
@emptywheel Only way a real audit can work is if outside entity--GAO for example--has direct system access, ability to interview employees.
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