Dragnet Nation: A Quest For Privacy, Security, ... May 2026

The book details how a "hidden alliance" of tech companies and government agencies—from the National Security Agency (NSA) to private data brokers—constantly tracks our locations, web browsing, and financial transactions.

Data being used to sort and target individuals unfairly. Dragnet Nation: A Quest for Privacy, Security, ...

A major part of the book follows Angwin’s year-long attempt to escape these dragnets. She tests various defensive strategies, including: The book details how a "hidden alliance" of

Instances where school-issued laptops were used to spy on students in their homes. The "Privacy Quest" Experiment Dragnet Nation: A Quest for Privacy, Security, ...

Angwin highlights harrowing real-world examples, such as:

The danger that constant surveillance leads to "internalized" self-censorship, where individuals stop expressing unique thoughts for fear of being watched.