Edward Snowden

Edward Snowden is a former CIA employee and NSA contractor who exposed the US government's mass surveillance programs in 2013, sparking a global debate on digital privacy and security. As a whistleblower, Snowden's revelations have had a lasting impact on the tech community, influencing discussions around encryption, data protection, and the balance between national security and individual privacy rights, making him a pivotal figure in the ongoing conversation about technology's role in society.