In an interview with The Guardian, Edward Snowden discussed the surveillance landscape five years after releasing National Security Agency documents to the public. Snowden shot down privacy advocates who believe nothing has changed since the leaks were made, citing public awareness as a vital development. “The government and corporate sector preyed on our ignorance. But now we know. People are aware now. People are still powerless to stop it but we are trying. The revelations made the fight more even,” Snowden said. While the U.S. and U.K. governments still seek to capture Snowden, the disclosures have affected changes, such as more transparency from the U.K. Government Communications Headquarters.
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