Director of National Intelligence Admits Government Used Section 215 to Track Browsing History

Brett Wilkins, staff writer

After initially denying the practice, Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe admitted the government engaged in activity “that could be characterized” as tracking website visits.

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