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Kash Patel confirms FBI buys your data instead of getting a warrant

Séamus Bellamy
Mar 23, 2026
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If you feel that having your personal information sold is a fair price for playing a free smartphone game or finding out which Game of Thrones character you are via Facebook, you’ll be happy to know the federal government is thrilled you think you’re getting a square deal. During a Senate hearing, FBI Director Kash Patel confirm…

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