In 1974 the privacy act was passed. It establishes control over personal information. This was made for the government to go into peoples emails and other personal things. people can also get their own information under the privacy act.

The NSA is one of many companies that follow people privacy. People are now understanding that big companies are invading their privacy. There is a line that these companies can not cross when looking in someone's personal lives.

An agent from NSA was invading peoples privacy. He was watching peoples personal accounts such as emails. Other companies are also involved in watching peoples privacy. The judge of the case wants to keep a balance with the personal lives of American citizens.

It is not illegal for someone from the government to violate your privacy. If they have a warrant or not they can still invade your personal life. If they do not have a warrant and find you not guilty then the police officer would be punished.

Giving people privacy I important. This is important because it shows respect to the person or people. If you show someone privacy then it makes the person not only feel like they have respect but they can respect themselves.