# Privacy Act on The No Agenda Show

Privacy Act comes up in 30 chapters across 29 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from December 2007 to February 2026.

- **Chapters:** 30
- **Episodes:** 29
- **Discussed:** December 2007 – February 2026
- **Related topics:** [Privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md), [Patriot Act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/patriot-act.md), [Surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md), [Nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md), [Apple](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Data Collection](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-collection.md), [Data Privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-privacy.md), [European Union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md), [Fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 30

### Digital Currency Modernization Act, AI Video Hoax

- **Episode:** [1843: Token Muncher](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1843-token-muncher.md)
- **Published:** 2026-02-15
- **Time:** 1:14:07–1:16:14
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1843-token-muncher/chapter/digital-currency-modernization-act-ai-video-hoax.md

AI-generated videos are circulating online claiming that Donald Trump quietly signed a "Digital Currency Modernization Act" to restrict cash and financial freedom. The hosts identify these videos as complete fabrications, noting that no such law exists. They warn that even their own listeners are being fooled by these sophisticated AI-driven disinformation campaigns.

Keywords: digital currency modernization act, [ai video](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-video.md), financial privacy, [disinformation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/disinformation.md), [trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trump.md)

### EU Fines Against Apple and Meta for DMA Violations

- **Episode:** [1758: Scream Circle](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1758-scream-circle.md)
- **Published:** 2025-04-24
- **Time:** 1:30:08–1:32:29
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1758-scream-circle/chapter/eu-fines-against-apple-and-meta-for-dma-violations.md

The European Commission has fined Apple $570 million and Meta nearly $230 million for violating the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The rulings target Apple's App Store restrictions and Meta's "consent or pay" advertising model, which the EU argues restricts consumer choice. Meta has countered that the EU is unfairly targeting successful American businesses while allowing Chinese competitors to operate under different standards.

Keywords: [apple](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple.md), [meta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meta.md), [european union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md), digital markets act, dma, [antitrust](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antitrust.md), [privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md)

### Marsha Blackburn, Big Tech Privacy Invasions

- **Episode:** [1700: Turban Tossing](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1700-turban-tossing.md)
- **Published:** 2024-10-03
- **Time:** 1:40:54–1:43:14
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1700-turban-tossing/chapter/marsha-blackburn-big-tech-privacy-invasions.md

Senator Marsha Blackburn raised alarms about Meta and Google allegedly coordinating to listen to phone conversations for keyword-based advertising. Blackburn argued that federal online privacy protection legislation has been repeatedly blocked by high-priced lobbyists. The hosts discuss how users unwittingly grant microphone and contact access to apps, making themselves the product.

Keywords: [marsha blackburn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marsha-blackburn.md), [meta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meta.md), [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [data mining](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-mining.md), [privacy legislation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy-legislation.md), [hatch act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hatch-act.md)

### Earn It Bill, Lindsey Graham and Encryption

- **Episode:** [1423: Baby Stealers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1423-baby-stealers.md)
- **Published:** 2022-02-06
- **Time:** 1:13:53–1:15:50
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1423-baby-stealers/chapter/earn-it-bill-lindsey-graham-and-encryption.md

Senator Lindsey Graham reintroduces the "Earn It" Bill, which critics argue would effectively end end-to-end encryption by forcing companies to scan all messages for illegal content. The hosts link this to a broader effort to suppress memes and private communication.

Keywords: [lindsey graham](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lindsey-graham.md), earn it act, [encryption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/encryption.md), scanning, [privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md)

### DC Pretrial Services, Religious Exemption Tracking

- **Episode:** [1417: Get Boris!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1417-get-boris.md)
- **Published:** 2022-01-16
- **Time:** 1:39:13–1:41:42
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1417-get-boris/chapter/dc-pretrial-services-religious-exemption-tracking.md

The Federal Register published a notice from the Pretrial Services Agency for the District of Columbia regarding the creation of a "System of Records" for employee religious exception requests. This system will maintain personal religious information for those seeking exemptions from vaccine mandates. The hosts describe this as a "communist" style of keeping tabs on citizens' beliefs.

Keywords: [federal register](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-register.md), [privacy act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy-act.md), [religious exemption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/religious-exemption.md), [washington dc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-dc.md), [data collection](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-collection.md)

### Apple iTunes Privacy Lawsuit and Video Privacy Protection Act

- **Episode:** [1141: Nadster](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1141-nadster.md)
- **Published:** 2019-05-30
- **Time:** 1:43:53–1:47:57
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1141-nadster/chapter/apple-itunes-privacy-lawsuit-and-video-privacy-protection-act.md

A lawsuit against Apple (Wheaton v. Apple Inc.) alleges the company sold iTunes listener data to third parties. The discussion links a 2013 amendment to the Video Privacy Protection Act, signed by President Obama, to his subsequent multi-million dollar production deal with Netflix.

Keywords: [apple](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple.md), [itunes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/itunes.md), video privacy protection act, [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [netflix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netflix.md)

### Judge Napolitano, Fourth Amendment, Patriot Act

- **Episode:** [1073: Boof a Lemon](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1073-boof-a-lemon.md)
- **Published:** 2018-10-01
- **Time:** 38:56–43:46
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1073-boof-a-lemon/chapter/judge-napolitano-fourth-amendment-patriot-act.md

Judge Andrew Napolitano criticizes Brett Kavanaugh's judicial record regarding the Fourth Amendment and the right to privacy. Napolitano points out that Kavanaugh was a key "scrivener" of the Patriot Act, which allows federal agents to issue their own search warrants without a judge. A theory is presented that Trump may have nominated Kavanaugh as a "red herring" to see him defeated as a message to the Bush-era Yale establishment.

Keywords: [judge napolitano](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/judge-napolitano.md), [fourth amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fourth-amendment.md), [patriot act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/patriot-act.md), [nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md), [privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md)

### Facebook Ad Targeting and the 1974 Privacy Act

- **Episode:** [1025: Blotto in Biloxi](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1025-blotto-in-biloxi.md)
- **Published:** 2018-04-15
- **Time:** 2:20:26–2:24:27
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1025-blotto-in-biloxi/chapter/facebook-ad-targeting-and-the-1974-privacy-act.md

A clip from a "Defense One" summit explains how the government uses Facebook ads to target specific demographics globally for "pennies a click." The speaker discusses the challenges posed by the 1974 Privacy Act when dealing with big data and the difficulty of discerning the citizenship of internet users based on IP addresses.

Keywords: [facebook ads](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook-ads.md), [big data](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/big-data.md), [privacy act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy-act.md), [ip addresses](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ip-addresses.md), [targeting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/targeting.md)

### California Consumer Privacy Act and Tech Industry Opposition

- **Episode:** [1024: Poop Particle](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1024-poop-particle.md)
- **Published:** 2018-04-12
- **Time:** 40:33–45:01
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1024-poop-particle/chapter/california-consumer-privacy-act-and-tech-industry-opposition.md

A news report details Facebook's decision to drop its opposition to the California Consumer Privacy Act, a ballot measure designed to give consumers more control over personal data. Google continues to oppose the measure through a committee claiming the law would harm the California economy.

Keywords: california consumer privacy act, [facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [privacy law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy-law.md), [data collection](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-collection.md)

### The Browser Act and Virtual Identity Ownership

- **Episode:** [1024: Poop Particle](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1024-poop-particle.md)
- **Published:** 2018-04-12
- **Time:** 52:03–56:22
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1024-poop-particle/chapter/the-browser-act-and-virtual-identity-ownership.md

Senator Blackburn introduces the Browser Act, a 13-page bipartisan bill aimed at balancing the rights of web users. The discussion explores the concept of who owns a "virtual you" and the lack of comprehensive privacy documents for the tech sector compared to healthcare or finance.

Keywords: browser act, [privacy legislation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy-legislation.md), [data ownership](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-ownership.md), [hipaa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hipaa.md), fair credit reporting act

### Omnibus Spending Bill, Military Funding, and The Cloud Act

- **Episode:** [1019: #deletethebag](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1019-deletethebag.md)
- **Published:** 2018-03-25
- **Time:** 2:16:43–2:21:25
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1019-deletethebag/chapter/omnibus-spending-bill-military-funding-and-the-cloud-act.md

President Trump signed a $1.3 trillion omnibus spending bill, citing the need to reverse "deep defense cuts" despite his personal disappointment with the legislation. Tucked inside the bill was the "Cloud Act," which requires electronic communication providers to disclose data to the government regardless of whether it is stored in the U.S. or overseas. This act is seen as a massive expansion of the "Five Eyes" surveillance network.

Keywords: [omnibus bill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/omnibus-bill.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [pentagon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pentagon.md), cloud act, [data privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-privacy.md), [surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md)

### Microsoft Supreme Court Case, CLOUD Act and Data Privacy

- **Episode:** [1013: Hypogonadism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1013-hypogonadism.md)
- **Published:** 2018-03-04
- **Time:** 25:56–32:25
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1013-hypogonadism/chapter/microsoft-supreme-court-case-cloud-act-and-data-privacy.md

Microsoft's legal battle with the U.S. government reaches the Supreme Court over the privacy of data stored on overseas servers in Ireland. Microsoft attorney Brad Smith argues for 21st-century laws to protect modern technology. The discussion covers the Clarifying Lawful Overseas Use of Data (CLOUD) Act, which would require providers to disclose records regardless of physical location. Comparisons are made to the global banking system's lack of similar privacy protections.

Keywords: [microsoft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microsoft.md), cloud act, [supreme court](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supreme-court.md), [brad smith](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brad-smith.md), [european union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md), [data privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-privacy.md)

### Cryptocurrency Regulations in the Adversaries Sanctions Act

- **Episode:** [956: Identitarian](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/956-identitarian.md)
- **Published:** 2017-08-17
- **Time:** 3:00:08–3:01:45
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/956-identitarian/chapter/cryptocurrency-regulations-in-the-adversaries-sanctions-act.md

Section 518 of the "Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act" targets emerging illicit finance threats, specifically naming cryptocurrencies. The bill mandates a study on how these digital assets are used for value transfer and cybercrime. This legislative move is seen as a direct attempt to eliminate the anonymity of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, making exchanges into traditional currency more difficult.

Keywords: [cryptocurrency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cryptocurrency.md), [bitcoin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bitcoin.md), sanctions act, illicit finance, [privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md)

### Randy Quaid, Government Trolls and ISP Privacy

- **Episode:** [916: Personfriend](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/916-personfriend.md)
- **Published:** 2017-03-30
- **Time:** 2:52:12–2:55:37
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/916-personfriend/chapter/randy-quaid-government-trolls-and-isp-privacy.md

Actor Randy Quaid released a video claiming the U.S. government employs "social media boiler rooms" filled with trolls and sock puppets to manipulate public opinion. The hosts also discuss a recent congressional vote to roll back Obama-era privacy rules for internet service providers. They plan to deconstruct the legal implications of the ISP privacy change in the next episode.

Keywords: [randy quaid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/randy-quaid.md), [trolls](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trolls.md), sock puppets, isp privacy, telecommunications act

### Tim Cook's Response and the All Writs Act of 1789

- **Episode:** [800: Toilet Wars](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/800-toilet-wars.md)
- **Published:** 2016-02-21
- **Time:** 1:44:27–1:51:27
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/800-toilet-wars/chapter/tim-cook-s-response-and-the-all-writs-act-of-1789.md

The hosts analyze Tim Cook's public letter resisting the court order, which cites the All Writs Act of 1789. Curry argues that Apple may have "messed up" by overestimating their legal immunity. They discuss the implications for privacy and the potential for biological hacking of Touch ID, while Dvorak admits he does not use a passcode on his own phone.

Keywords: [tim cook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tim-cook.md), [apple](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple.md), all writs act, [fourth amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fourth-amendment.md), [privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md), [error 53](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/error-53.md)

### UK Investigatory Powers, Theresa May Speech

- **Episode:** [729: About Face!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/729-about-face.md)
- **Published:** 2015-06-11
- **Time:** 1:14:50–1:19:03
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/729-about-face/chapter/uk-investigatory-powers-theresa-may-speech.md

UK Home Secretary Theresa May introduced plans for a new Investigatory Powers Bill intended to modernize surveillance capabilities for police and intelligence agencies. The legislation aims to address evolving threats from terrorism and organized crime by regulating the use of sensitive data. Critics argue the bill shifts the balance too far toward security at the expense of individual privacy.

Keywords: [theresa may](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/theresa-may.md), investigatory powers act, [surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md), [uk parliament](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uk-parliament.md), [terrorism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/terrorism.md), [privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md)

### USA Freedom Act Passage and Patriot Act Expiration

- **Episode:** [727: Win By Losing](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/727-win-by-losing.md)
- **Published:** 2015-06-04
- **Time:** 11:42–13:19
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/727-win-by-losing/chapter/usa-freedom-act-passage-and-patriot-act-expiration.md

The USA Freedom Act passed in the Senate without amendments following the midnight expiration of the Patriot Act. The new legislation removes the sunset provision for certain surveillance powers while maintaining indemnification for internet service providers like Google that report national security letters. Critics argue the bill fails to address core privacy concerns and represents a continuation of established surveillance practices under a new name.

Keywords: [usa freedom act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/usa-freedom-act.md), [patriot act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/patriot-act.md), [nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md), [surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md), [privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md), [senate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/senate.md)

### Cybersecurity Act, Information Sharing Sectors

- **Episode:** [678: Sir London Foley Presents](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/678-sir-london-foley-presents.md)
- **Published:** 2014-12-14
- **Time:** 1:24:14–1:30:17
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/678-sir-london-foley-presents/chapter/cybersecurity-act-information-sharing-sectors.md

The National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2014 mandates information sharing between the government and private sectors, including chemical, energy, and financial services. Section 205 of the act ostensibly prohibits the collection of data for the purpose of "tracking" individuals' personally identifiable information. However, analysts suggest the language is "nefarious," potentially allowing for monitoring and exfiltration as long as it is not explicitly defined as tracking.

Keywords: [cybersecurity act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cybersecurity-act.md), [information sharing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/information-sharing.md), [homeland security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homeland-security.md), [critical infrastructure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/critical-infrastructure.md), [privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md)

### Jimmy Carter on NSA Surveillance, Snail Mail, FISA Act History

- **Episode:** [603: Revolution of Dignity](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/603-revolution-of-dignity.md)
- **Published:** 2014-12-06
- **Time:** 2:38:26–2:41:04
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/603-revolution-of-dignity/chapter/jimmy-carter-on-nsa-surveillance-snail-mail-fisa-act-history.md

Former President Jimmy Carter stated in a PBS interview that he uses "snail mail" to avoid NSA surveillance, believing that all his digital communications are recorded. Carter noted that the original FISA Act he signed was intended to prevent the monitoring of Americans, but that the government now records everything and accesses it at will.

Keywords: [jimmy carter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jimmy-carter.md), [nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md), [surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md), snail mail, [fisa act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fisa-act.md), [privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md)

### CIA International Money Transfer Database

- **Episode:** [566: Bots & Girls!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/566-bots-girls.md)
- **Published:** 2013-11-17
- **Time:** 34:02–35:30
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/566-bots-girls/chapter/cia-international-money-transfer-database.md

The Wall Street Journal reports that the CIA is building a massive database of international money transfers under the Patriot Act. This program, authorized by a secret National Security Court, mirrors the NSA's phone record collection and has drawn sharp criticism from European officials concerned about the privacy of their citizens' financial data.

Keywords: [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md), [patriot act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/patriot-act.md), [wall street journal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wall-street-journal.md), financial privacy, [surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md)

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