Name: The NSA responds to Edward Snowden's TED Talk
Uploaded: 2014-03-21T00:46:29Z
Duration: 33 min 16 s
Description: After a surprise appearance by Edward Snowden at TED2014, Chris Anderson said: "If the NSA wants to respond, please do." And yes, they did. Appearing by video, NSA deputy director Richard Ledgett answers Anderson's questions about the balance between security and protecting privacy.

Richard Ledgett: The NSA responds to Edward Snowden's TED Talk

The NSA responds to Edward Snowden's TED Talk

After a surprise appearance by Edward Snowden at TED2014, Chris Anderson said: "If the NSA wants to respond, please do." And yes, they did. Appearing by video, NSA deputy director Richard Ledgett answers Anderson's questions about the balance between security and protecting privacy.

The debate over surveillance reached new heights when classified NSA programs were exposed, revealing both operational secrets and deep divides over privacy. One leaked fact: NSA programs contributed to stopping 54 terrorist attacks, yet their methods sparked global distrust and concern. The agency claims strict controls and oversight, but critics worry about weakened encryption and threats to privacy for millions. The conversation spotlights the tension between transparency, national security, and the rights of citizens in a digital world.