Edward Snowden, born on June 21, 1983 in Elizabeth City, NC, is a former CIA employee who made global headlines in 2013 when he revealed the National Security Agency's aggressive tactics to the media. His actions sparked a debate about the limits of government surveillance and privacy rights.
Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $8.6 million (2024)
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About
Former CIA employee who made global headlines in June 2013 when he told the media about the National Security Agency's aggressive tactics.
Before Fame
He joined the U.S. Army, but was discharged after seriously injuring himself during training.
Trivia
He released highly secretive information about the NSA's tracking techniques to Journalist Glenn Greenwald.
Family Life
His dad worked in the U.S. Coast Guard and his mother worked for the District Court of Maryland.
Associated With
He and Julian Assange are both known for revealing government secrets to the world.