"Section 702" Saves Lives, Protects the Nation and Allies

"The U.S. Intelligence Community relies on Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act in the constant hunt for information about foreign adversaries determined to harm the nation or our allies. The National Security Agency (NSA), for example, uses this law to target terrorists and thwart their plans.

In a time of increasing cyber threats, Section 702 also aids the Intelligence Community's cybersecurity efforts.

Under Section 702, the government cannot target a U.S. person anywhere in the world, or any person located in the United States.

Under Section 702, NSA can target foreigners reasonably believed to be located outside the United States only if it has a basis to believe it will acquire certain types of foreign intelligence information that have been authorized for collection.

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Source: https://www.nsa.gov/News-Features/News-Stories/Article-View/Article/1627009/section-702-saves-lives-protects-the-nation-and-allies/

Relevant Q drop [SEC 702]