CLEAN : NSA backers and critics react to Merkel phone hack news

The video discusses the challenges faced by the FISA court in protecting privacy while maintaining security. It highlights the importance of international intelligence relationships and the political dynamics involved. The speaker emphasizes the need to codify data protection for non-US persons to regain trust from other countries. The video also addresses the significant trust issues between the US and Germany, comparing current levels to those during the Iraq war, and how this affects cooperation on foreign policy matters.

What is one of the main challenges in creating laws for technological activities?

• The rapid pace of technological advancement

• The lack of international cooperation

• The complexity of legal language

• The high cost of implementation

Why do some countries publicly express certain positions despite private agreements?

• To gain economic advantages

• Due to domestic political pressures

• To comply with UN regulations

• To align with international treaties

What directive did the President give to help regain international trust?

• Enhance economic sanctions

• Increase military presence abroad

• Reduce foreign aid

• Codify protections for personal information of non-US persons

What is the current level of trust between Germany and the US compared to during the Iraq war?

• Lower than during the Iraq war

• Higher than during the Iraq war

• Unchanged since the Iraq war

• The same as during the Iraq war

How does the loss of trust affect foreign policy cooperation?

• It has no effect on cooperation

• It complicates and hinders cooperation

• It strengthens alliances

• It makes cooperation easier