Dragnet Nation: A Quest For Privacy, Security, ... Apr 2026

The book details how a "hidden alliance" of tech companies and government agencies—from the National Security Agency (NSA) to private data brokers—constantly tracks our locations, web browsing, and financial transactions.

A major part of the book follows Angwin’s year-long attempt to escape these dragnets. She tests various defensive strategies, including: Dragnet Nation: A Quest for Privacy, Security, ...

The danger that constant surveillance leads to "internalized" self-censorship, where individuals stop expressing unique thoughts for fear of being watched. The book details how a "hidden alliance" of