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Government wiretapping, Internet security breaches and private enterprise have redefined terms of personal privacy and the amount of data individuals put online. Still, hundreds of millions of individuals trust social networks with their personal data every day.

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Berlin Hoping to Tighten the Reins on Social Media Giants - Drew Angerer / Getty Images

Facebook in the Crosshairs Berlin Hoping to Tighten the Reins on Social Media Giants

The internal Facebook documents made public by Frances Haugen have raised eyebrows around the world. The whistleblower is coming to Berlin to meet with leading German politicians - and many political leaders in Europe are eager to take action against the company. Will anything come of it?

The Growing Problem of Online Radicalization - Ahmed Gaber / REUTERS

Twitter, Facebook and Co. The Growing Problem of Online Radicalization

The raid on the Capitol in Washington, D.C., has shown clearly just how dangerous online radicalization can be. By promoting hate and inciting violence, social media platforms represent a danger to democracy.

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Video zur Recherche Wie DER SPIEGEL auf die Facebook-Fälscher stieß

Ein paar auffällige Facebook-Fotos brachten sie auf die Spur: SPIEGEL-Redakteure haben ein Netzwerk aus Hunderten aufwendig gefälschten Profilen aufgedeckt. Wie sie recherchiert haben, erklären sie hier. Ein Video von Roman Höfner, Maik Baumgärtner und Benjamin Braden

The Ethical Minefield of Microchipping - Laura Stevens / Picture Press / Camera Press

Handfuls of Data The Ethical Minefield of Microchipping

Employees at the Swedish unit of the German travel conglomerate TUI are volunteering to have a microchip implanted in their hands. The technology literally opens doors, but also raises numerous ethical questions. Von Kristina Läsker

The Medical Profession's Digital Revolution Is Here - imago/ ZUMA Press

Dr. Smartphone The Medical Profession's Digital Revolution Is Here

The health care sector is facing a far-reaching and unpredictable revolution. Smartphones are capable of replacing many devices that have become standard in medical practices and some apps will soon be able to provide diagnoses as well. Patients are becoming less reliant on doctors. Von Martin U. Müller

NSA Preps America for Future Battle

The Digital Arms Race NSA Preps America for Future Battle

The NSA's mass surveillance is just the beginning. Documents from Edward Snowden show that the intelligence agency is arming America for future digital wars -- a struggle for control of the Internet that is already well underway.

Inside the NSA's War on Internet Security - AP/dpa

Prying Eyes Inside the NSA's War on Internet Security

US and British intelligence agencies undertake every effort imaginable to crack all types of encrypted Internet communication. The cloud, it seems, is full of holes. The good news: New Snowden documents show that some forms of encryption still cause problems for the NSA. Von SPIEGEL Staff

Interview with Alex Pentland Can We Use Big Data to Make Society Better?

In a SPIEGEL interview, American data scientist Alex Pentland discusses how data streams can be used to determine the laws of human interaction. He argues the information can be used to help forge better societies.

NSA Scandal Boosts German Tech Industry - Martin Gerten/ dpa

Digital Independence NSA Scandal Boosts German Tech Industry

The German IT sector is hoping to profit from trust lost in American technology firms in the aftermath of the NSA spying scandal. But critics warn that plans to create a European routing system could affect the openness of the Internet. Von Hilmar Schmundt und Gerald Traufetter

Berlin Makes Easy Target for Spies - Sean Gallup/ Getty Images

Listening Sector Berlin Makes Easy Target for Spies

The center of Berlin has become a playground for spies. Phone calls in the dense German government district can be monitored with basic equipment and even by allies. German counter-espionage agents are alarmed. Von Jörg Diehl

EU Sends Tough Commissioner for NSA Talks - GEORGES GOBET/ AFP

Reding in Washington EU Sends Tough Commissioner for NSA Talks

The EU is remaining firm with Washington over US spying, with officials in Brussels demanding better protection for Europeans. Justice Commissioner Viviane Reding is heading to Washington on Monday with a number of demands. Von Sebastian Fischer und Gregor Peter Schmitz

The Debate over Asylum for Snowden - AP/ LifeNews via Rossia 24

Germany's Quandary The Debate over Asylum for Snowden

There are growing calls in Germany not only to question Edward Snowden in connection with the ongoing NSA scandal, but also to offer him safe passage and asylum. Yet the heads of the two major political camps fear the wrath of the United States. By SPIEGEL STAFF

Spy Games Trans-Atlantic Relations Should Not Be Jeopardized

The ongoing NSA spying scandal has put major strain on the relationship between Germany and the US. But both sides should stop reacting emotionally and look at the political realities. With trans-Atlantic trade on the line, there's simply too much at stake. Von Annette Heuser

Merkel Balks at EU Privacy Push - Julian Stratenschulte/ dpa

Appearances and Reality Merkel Balks at EU Privacy Push

Chancellor Merkel has put on a good show of being outraged by American spying. But, at the same time, she has impeded efforts to strengthen data security. Does she really want more privacy, or is she more interested in being accepted into the exclusive group of info-sharing countries known as the 'Five Eyes' club? Von Gregor Peter Schmitz

'Allies Aren't Always Friends' - Michael Kappeler/ dpa

US on Spying Scandal 'Allies Aren't Always Friends'

Many commentators in the US see surveillance like the NSA's alleged tapping of Chancellor Merkel's phone as a necessary fact of life. The White House is trying to limit the damage -- but the snooping will go on. Von Marc Pitzke

The NSA's Secret Spy Hub in Berlin - Charles Dharapak/ ASSOCIATED PRESS

Embassy Espionage The NSA's Secret Spy Hub in Berlin

According to SPIEGEL research, United States intelligence agencies have not only targeted Chancellor Angela Merkel's cellphone, but they have also used the American Embassy in Berlin as a listening station. The revelations now pose a serious threat to German-American relations. Von SPIEGEL Staff

Merkel's Delicate Dance over Spying Allegations - JOHN THYS/ AFP

EU Summit Merkel's Delicate Dance over Spying Allegations

While at the EU summit in Brussels, German Chancellor Merkel has been forced to perform a diplomatic balancing act. She must express the appropriate amount of indignation over allegations she was spied on by the US, but she must also avoid alienating her important allies. Von Gregor Peter Schmitz

Spying Suspicions Put Obama in a Tight Spot - REUTERS

Merkel's Phone Spying Suspicions Put Obama in a Tight Spot

Berlin has reacted strongly to suspicions that US intelligence spied on Chancellor Merkel's mobile phone. If the accusations turn out to be true, it will put President Obama in a rather awkward position. Von Sebastian Fischer

Europe Must 'Wake Up' to Tech Shortcomings - TIM WIMBORNE/ REUTERS

EU's Digital Czarina Europe Must 'Wake Up' to Tech Shortcomings

As European lawmakers vote on a landmark data protection law, European Commissioner for Digital Agenda Neelie Kroes tells SPIEGEL that both governments and private companies are disregarding the Continent's out-of-date business models and infrastructure. Von Marcel Rosenbach und Gregor Peter Schmitz

NSA Accessed Mexican President's Email - dpa Picture-Alliance / Andrew Gombert/ picture alliance / dpa

Fresh Leak on US Spying NSA Accessed Mexican President's Email

The NSA has been systematically eavesdropping on the Mexican government for years. It hacked into the president's public email account and gained deep insight into policymaking and the political system. The news is likely to hurt ties between the US and Mexico. Von Jens Glüsing, Laura Poitras, Marcel Rosenbach und Holger Stark

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