A letter from eight prominent online companies to President Obama and Congress calls for reform of government surveillance programs. The letter outlines concerns about the way the National Security Agency monitors online and telephone communications. Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer says revelations about NSA surveillance activities have shaken the trust of Yahoo customers. The companies list five principles directed at all governments, not just the U.S., that are designed to balance protecting a nation’s security with individual rights. Google CEO Larry Page says NSA efforts thwarted steps companies like Google have taken to protect privacy.”]
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