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The Snowden leaks revealed the extent of collaboration within the "Five Eyes" intelligence alliance (US, UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand) and their shared surveillance programs. Specifically, the leaks exposed how these countries share intelligence data, including information on citizens and journalists, and how they work with tech companies to collect data.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
Five Eyes Alliance:
This is a long-standing intelligence-sharing partnership where member countries share information to enhance their national security.
Snowden's Revelations:
Edward Snowden, a former NSA contractor, leaked classified documents that exposed the NSA's surveillance activities, including its collaborations with Five Eyes partners.
Surveillance Programs:
The leaks revealed the existence of programs like PRISM, which involved cooperation with major US tech companies to collect user data, and how the Five Eyes used these programs to gather intelligence.