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December 10, 2013

U.S. Tech Giants Call for Surveillance Reforms 
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Eight major technology giants have joined together to call for tougher
controls over U.S. government surveillance exposed by Edward Snowden. In
an open letter to President Obama and the Congress, firms including
Apple, Google and Facebook write: "This summer’s revelations
highlighted the urgent need to reform government surveillance practices
worldwide. The balance in many countries has tipped too far in favor of
the state and away from the rights of the individual — rights that are
enshrined in our Constitution. This undermines the freedoms we all
cherish. It’s time for a change." The companies have formed a website
outlining their stance at Reform Government Surveillance.com.