The USA Freedom Act

The USA Freedom Act, enacted in 2015, aimed to reform the surveillance practices of the U.S. government, particularly in response to concerns over privacy. It ended the bulk collection of phone records by the National Security Agency (NSA), requiring specific court approval to gather data on individuals. The Act also enhanced transparency, allowing companies to report more about government requests for data. Overall, it sought to balance national security needs with citizens' privacy rights by reducing government overreach and increasing oversight of surveillance activities.