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Never has the role of the whistleblower been more in the public eye. They are the warriors of the digital age, fighting for transparency and privacy in an advancing technological world. Why do they risk everything to do it and can their cause be called a patriotic duty? Critics condemn their actions and claim they endanger our security, others celebrate them as heroes. A fresh insight into those called to serve a complex, life-changing mission.
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Is Edward Snowden a whistleblower or a criminal? In 2013, Snowden, a former CIA analyst with access to classified information, illegally downloaded an estimated 1.7 million files and released thousands of them to the public. These documents revealed extensive spying by the National Security Agency and ignited a broad debate over national security and people's right to privacy. Were Snowden's actions justified?