It has now been acknowledged by the Obama administration. Details about its existence were leaked to The Washington Post and The Guardian by Edward Snowden, a 29-year-old NSA contractor. PRISM stands for "Planning Tool for Resource Integration, Synchronization, and Management," and is a "data tool" designed to collect and process "foreign intelligence" that passes through American servers. We will continue to update it as the facts become clear.
But what is it, really, and how does it affect you? Reports are changing fast, so we created this FAQ to let you know what is known so far.
You've been hearing about a top-secret government program reportedly giving the NSA access to digital consumer information held by large tech companies. Editors' note: Updated on June 12 to include new information.
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