Meta Data: A Detailed Roadmap of Your Life

The World

We’ve heard the phrase, “meta data” a lot lately, ever since Edward Snowden began leaking information about the NSA’s global data-snooping programs. Meta data isn’t just what you said on your phone.

It’s who you called… when and where.

It’s like a road map of your life.

Germany’s Green Party politician Malte Spritz claimed his rights to privacy were being violated and sued to get six months of his cell phone records from Deutche Telekom.

Spits then worked with the German website Zeit to chart out the data that had been collected.

Will you support The World with a monthly donation?

There is no paywall on the story you just read because a community of dedicated listeners and readers have contributed to keep the global news you rely on free and accessible for all. Will you join the 319 donors who have supported The World so far? From now until Dec. 31, your gift will help us unlock a $67,000 match. Donate today to double your impact!