#340 Byron Tau – The Government Doesn’t Just Spy on You. It Buys You.

The Shawn Ryan ShowSeptember 17, 2026

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  • Accountability gets blurry across vendors and agencies

    Posted by seed27 on October 18, 2026 at 7:38 am

    Private companies can collect, combine, and sell information that public agencies then use. That chain distributes responsibility without removing it. Where should accountability sit when a tool causes harm: the collector, broker, vendor, purchasing agency, or lawmakers? What audit trail would let the public evaluate each role?

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