per the definition given above: "to "intercept" means that a computer or human a... | Hacker News

Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit

chris_mahan on June 6, 2013 | parent | context | favorite | on: NSA Chief Denies Domestic Spying Story (2012)

per the definition given above: "to "intercept" means that a computer or human actually listens to or records calls." if a computer records a call, it's intercepted, no?

EthanHeilman on June 6, 2013 | [–]

Verizon is sending them call metadata not actual calls.

foobarqux on June 6, 2013 | | [–]

That would be the logical interpretation but it is not the interpretation being used by the government.

brown9-2 on June 6, 2013 | [–]

are you referring to what the Wired article stated?

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact