Did you ever want to know what They want to know about you? Here's a list, synthesised from news reports concerning the "National HUMINT Collection Directive", sent by the US State Department to US diplomats around the world in July 2009: iris scans DNA samples fingerprints credit card details telephone numbers email addresses passwords encryption keys frequent flyer numbers equipment markings vehicle details details of security systems specification of telecoms and IT systems planned upgrades to telecoms and IT systems network configuration physical network layout key personnel/contacts key functions/roles Quite a laundry-list, just perfect for identity theft, stalking, fraud, and cracking. What use could such a wholesome organisation as the USG have for such a list? It's so odd, because their buddies at the FBI spend their lives busting people who do these very things. Perhaps laws are just for cheese-eating foreigners?
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