Snowden

Edward Snowden is a former U.S. government contractor who leaked classified information in 2013, revealing extensive surveillance programs operated by the National Security Agency (NSA). His disclosures exposed how the government collected vast amounts of data on private citizens worldwide, sparking debates over privacy, security, and government overreach. While some view him as a whistleblower defending civil liberties, others see him as a traitor who compromised national security. Snowden's actions led to global discussions about the balance between security measures and individual privacy rights.