NSA Contractor (Edward Snowden)

Edward Snowden is a former NSA contractor who, in 2013, disclosed classified information about the United States' global surveillance programs. His leaks revealed extensive government efforts to monitor phone, internet, and other digital communications, raising concerns about privacy rights and government overreach. Snowden's disclosures sparked international debate on security, privacy, and civil liberties, leading some to view him as a whistleblower and others as a security risk. He later sought asylum in Russia to avoid prosecution in the U.S., becoming a controversial figure representing the tension between national security and individual privacy.