Federal use of personal data extraction tools raises 'grave concerns' for public servants, experts
Public servants and some cyber security experts say the use of personal data extraction tools by federal departments and agencies is shocking. They wonder why any government office would need such access to people's private information.
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Public servants and some cyber security experts say the use of personal data extraction tools by federal departments and agencies is shocking. They wonder why any government office would need such access to people's private information.