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Government Internet Surveillance Rising

Nearly doubling the figure from three years ago, the world’s governments requested access to Google’s private data almost 21,000 times during the first half of 2012, with the United States making the most demands. What do you think?

Alton Gough • Systems Analyst

“If the U.S. government wants to see how much I Google ‘America U.S.A. Excellent,’ then that’s fine by me.”

Alton Gough • Systems Analyst

Cedric Itzhak • Refinery Supervisor

“I didn’t realize we were allowed to do that. I’ll take my ex’s new address, please.”

Cedric Itzhak • Refinery Supervisor

Vanessa Lopez • Hot Roll Laminator

“That’s why I always tack on ‘just kidding’ after any search for illegal stuff.”

Vanessa Lopez • Hot Roll Laminator