Principles of Information Security (MindTap Course List)
Principles of Information Security (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781337516938
Author: WHITMAN
Publisher: Cengage
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USA Patriot act:

USA patriot act is a law against terrorism that was created in 2001 by U.S congress in response to the terrorist attack that took place in October 26, 2011.

USA Patriot act is related to terrorist activity and the primary focus of USA Patriot act is to deter and punish the terror acts in United States and to enhance law enforcement investigatory tools.

It removed the legal barriers that had blocked defense agencies, law enforcements and intelligence to share information about potential terrorist activities and coordinate efforts to respond to them...

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