Document outlines Snowden disclosures of NSA programs (215, PRISM/702, XKeyscore) and claims about U.S. and UK surveillance capabilities

Summary

Document outlines Snowden disclosures of NSA programs (215, PRISM/702, XKeyscore) and claims about U.S. and UK surveillance capabilities The passage provides concrete references to specific NSA surveillance programs, dates, and a claim of 45 thwarted attacks, offering actionable leads for investigators to verify program scopes, inter‑agency cooperation, and foreign (UK GCHQ) involvement. While the information is largely already public, the mention of a specific testimony by General Alexander and the alleged “full‑take” interceptor by GCHQ could yield new documentary evidence or FOIA requests. Key insights: Snowden exposed NSA's Section 215 bulk phone‑metadata collection program.; PRISM (Section 702) allegedly intercepted 91% of global internet traffic via U.S. fiber routes.; General Alexander testified that PRISM helped prevent at least 45 terrorist attacks.