USA Freedom Act

The USA Freedom Act is legislation enacted in 2015 to limit bulk government surveillance and protect privacy rights. It restricts the National Security Agency (NSA) from collecting vast amounts of phone metadata without specific warrants. Instead, data is stored with phone companies, and the government must obtain a court order to access specific information. The Act also increases transparency, enhances oversight of intelligence activities, and aims to strike a balance between national security and individual privacy interests. Overall, it seeks to prevent unchecked surveillance while allowing targeted investigations.