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Thomson Reuters Reportedly to Help US Identify Election, Immigration Fraud

From Der Standard · () German

Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Thomson Reuters is reportedly set to assist the U.S. government in identifying potential "election and immigration fraud."
  • The company is expected to share sensitive data, including Social Security numbers and ethnicity, with the authorities.
  • This collaboration raises concerns about data privacy and the use of personal information by government agencies.

Thomson Reuters is reportedly poised to collaborate with the U.S. government, aiding in the identification of alleged "election and immigration fraud." The agreement, if finalized, would involve the data giant providing access to sensitive personal information held by the company.

Sources indicate that the data to be shared includes highly personal details such as Social Security numbers, ethnicity, and credit card information. This information is intended to be transmitted to government authorities for the purpose of uncovering fraudulent activities related to elections and immigration.

The potential involvement of Thomson Reuters in such a capacity has sparked concerns regarding data privacy and the scope of government access to personal records. Critics are questioning the implications of sharing such sensitive data and the potential for misuse or breaches, particularly given the nature of the information involved.

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Originally published by Der Standard in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.