Washington, December 11 (RHC)-- Eight major technology giants have joined together to call for tougher controls over U.S. government surveillance exposed by Edward Snowden.
In an open letter to U.S. President Barack Obama and the Congress, firms including Apple, Google and Facebook write: "This summer’s revelations highlighted the urgent need to reform government surveillance practices worldwide.”
The companies have formed a website outlining their stance at ReformGovernmentSurveillance.com.
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