ICE Asks Companies About ‘Ad Tech and Big Data’ Tools It Could Use in Investigations

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The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency has filed a request for information with the Federal Register, seeking data from commercial companies that develop "big data" and advertising technology tools. The filing is part of an effort by ICE to analyze and manage large volumes of investigative documents.

According to the filing, which asks companies to provide information about their products that could be used in investigations, ICE is looking at existing and emerging "Big Data and Ad Tech" services that can help manage and analyze the data it receives. The agency wants to know about tools that are comparable to those provided by large investigative data and legal/risk analytics providers.

The request suggests that ICE is expanding its use of commercial technology for law enforcement and surveillance, a trend that has been growing in recent years. This includes purchases of mobile location data from companies like Penlink and Venntel, which provides consumer location information.

Critics have raised concerns about the use of these technologies by government agencies, including ICE, citing issues with privacy and civil liberties. The Department of Homeland Security did not immediately respond to a request for comment on this story.

This move comes amid an escalating federal response to protests in Minneapolis against immigration enforcement operations carried out jointly by ICE and Customs and Border Protection.
 
Ugh, I'm so down with the idea of ICE using big data tech to analyze their investigations 🤦‍♂️. Like, who doesn't want more transparency and accountability in how they're cracking down on undocumented immigrants? It's about time someone held them accountable for their methods 😏.

And let's be real, if companies are making a ton of cash off the back of ICE's law enforcement efforts, then they should be more than happy to share some info about what tools they're using 🤑. I mean, come on, it's not like they're hiding anything incriminating or anything 😉

I'm all for them looking into these "big data" services and figuring out which ones are good for the public and which ones are just a bunch of hooey 🤷‍♂️. And yeah, maybe some people are gonna say it's an invasion of privacy, but like, what's the alternative? Ignoring all this data and hoping that ICE magically knows who they're looking for without any help from their tech friends 😂?

It's time to get real about how our government is using technology to keep us safe, and if some companies are going to make a profit off it, then we should know what's going on 🔍. Bring on the transparency, I say! 💯
 
😬 just heard about this & its like ice is trying to monitor every single thing we do online... its not cool that they're reaching out to these big data companies, can you imagine all the info they'll get on us? 🤯 i feel like were already living in a world where our privacy is being sold to the highest bidder and now this just takes it to another level... what's next? having them track our social media activity too? 🚫 i know they say its for "investigations" but honestly who gets vetted & who doesnt? 🤔
 
ICE is getting more tech-savvy 🤖, huh? I'm kinda worried about where this is gonna take us though - like, we're already living in a world where our online activities are being monitored and tracked, but if they're using big data to analyze investigative docs too... that's some serious scary stuff 😬. And what really gets me is that these companies are basically just selling out their users' info to the highest bidder 🤑. I mean, isn't that just the definition of Big Brother? 🕵️‍♂️
 
ICE is stepping up its surveillance game 🕵️‍♂️. They're looking at all these "big data" companies to see what tools they can use to analyze all this info. It's like, I get it, they need to keep the country safe, but do they really need to be using these super powerful ad tech services? It feels like a slippery slope... 🤔
 
ugh, i cant believe we're living in a time where big corps are getting asked to spill all their tech secrets to the feds 🤯... like what's next? they'll be wanting us to hand over our social media passwords too 🙅‍♂️ anyway, its just more proof that the government is getting way too into this surveillance state thing and we're all basically just lab rats for them 🐜 dont even get me started on the fact that companies like penlink are selling consumer location info... thats just sick 😡
 
omg u guys can u believe ice is trying 2 analyze all our personal info thru these big data companies?? its like they wanna control every aspect of our lives 🤯 i mean what's next? theyre already buying up all this location data from penlink and venntel who r we to trust them w/ our personal info?? i feel like we r losing our privacies left n right 2 big corps that just wanna sell our data 2 the highest bidder. its soooo scary 🚨
 
I'm all about being cautious when it comes to government agencies tapping into our personal data 🤔. I mean, what's next? They're gonna want access to our Google history too, right? 🚫 This big data stuff is like a Pandora's box - once they have it, who knows how they'll use it? 🤯 And don't even get me started on the whole "investigative documents" thing. It sounds like a slippery slope to me. What's good for national security might not be so great for our civil liberties 🕊️. I'm just saying, let's keep an eye on this and make sure we're not losing control of our own data 👀.
 
omg u guyz i just read about the new thing ice is doing 🤯 they wanna know from these big data companies if their tools can help them analyze all this data they got on ppl who might be doing bad stuff... like, what's up with that?! 🤔 so basically they want to make it easier for them to track people down and stuff. some peeps are saying its super bad for privacy and civil liberties which is def valid i mean can't we just keep our info private without the gov having access to it? 🙅‍♀️
 
🤔 I'm all about the layout, you know? And this news just got me thinking - if the government is going to use tech tools like this for surveillance, shouldn't they at least make it clear how that data is being used? You'd think there's a better way to balance security with personal freedoms. Like, what even are these "Big Data and Ad Tech" services, anyway? 🤷‍♀️ I mean, I've seen some wild spreadsheets in my time, but this takes the cake - all those investigative documents to sift through... it's like a real-life game of "Who Can Collect the Most Data?" 📊 And what about data protection laws? Are we talking GDPR and CCPA or just whatever feels good for the moment? 🤦‍♂️
 
I'm super concerned about this, you know? 🤔 If they're looking for data from ad tech companies, that's like searching through everyone's online activities just because of their ethnicity or whatever info they've shared online. It's like, how far is that going to go? I mean, I get it, national security and all that, but this feels like we're stepping into some Big Brother territory. What if these companies are using this data for something completely unrelated to immigration enforcement? 🤷‍♀️ And what about our personal privacy? We gotta think about the consequences of giving up all this info to the government... it's not worth it, IMHO 😒
 
I'm worried about where all this big data collection is headed... Like, what's the point of having access to everyone's location info and online activities? It feels like we're losing control over our own personal stuff 🤔. I remember when we used to have physical files and actually had to go through them manually... it was a pain, but at least you knew who was looking at your info 😂. Now it's like they want all the data in one place, and that's just scary. I hope these companies are being transparent about how this data is being used 🤞. We need to make sure our rights aren't getting trampled in the process 💔.
 
omg what's going on here 🤔? so like, the US government is trying to get all this data from companies that make big data tools and advertising tech... it's like they want to collect everything they can from people online and use it for investigations? 📊😬 i'm not sure how that's gonna work with all these privacy concerns tho...

i mean, don't get me wrong, i think the government should be able to investigate crimes and stuff, but is this really necessary? like can't they just do it the old-fashioned way like with actual police officers and paperwork? 📝

and what about these companies that are getting all this data from Penlink and Venntel and other places? aren't they like, profiting off people's personal info or something? 🤑😒

anywayz i'm just curious to know more about how this is all gonna work... will it be easy for the government to access all that data without anyone noticing? 🤔💻
 
ICE is just getting more tech-savvy lol 🤖. Big data and ad tech tools are everywhere now, even I've seen them pop up on Facebook ads 📱. It's kinda creepy that they're using this stuff to analyze documents, but at the same time, it makes sense for them to want to sift through so much info. I'm not sure if it's a good or bad thing though...I mean, on one hand, it might help them catch some serious crooks ⚖️. On the other, what about our personal data? shouldn't we have more control over that? 🤔
 
omg u guys! so i just saw this crazy news about the US government wanting all these data tools from companies like Google, Facebook & Amazon 🤯 it's like they're trying to track down everyone who's speaking out against them lol seriously though, this is getting super concerning... what if they use this info to target ppl who are protesting or exercising their rights? 🚫 i know some people might say "it's just business" but let's not forget we're talking about law enforcement here 🕵️‍♀️ the more I think about it, the more uneasy I get about where our data is going... what do u guys think?! 😬
 
🚨 just saw that ICE is asking companies to spill the beans about their big data tech tools 🤐 they wanna know what ad tracking software is being used, lol like it's gonna stop them from spying on ppl anyway 🕵️‍♂️ also, this is just great timing, protests are getting more intense in Minneapolis and now ICE is trying to expand its surveillance game 🚫 what a coincidence?
 
so they're gonna use big data to track people down now lol 🤣 like that's not already invasive enough...anyway, it's all about efficiency right? collecting more data to, you know, keep the country safe 💯 (yeah sure). i mean, who doesn't love a good data analysis session to see how many innocent people are mistakenly targeted in immigration raids 🤦‍♂️. seriously though, what's next? AI-powered police officers 🚔? or maybe facial recognition for all citizens 📸. can't wait to see how this plays out 👀.
 
the government's use of big data & ad tech tools is getting me super worried 🤕... like, i get that they wanna keep the country safe, but at what cost? all these companies are just gonna be selling our personal info to the highest bidder 🤑... its like, we gotta make sure we're not sacrificing our rights for the sake of security 🛡️... ICE should really think about how this affects regular people 👥 not just corporate profiteers 💸
 
🤔 So this is what happens when the government starts playing with data, big time! They're basically asking companies to spill their secrets about how they handle personal info, which is just a total red flag 🚨. I mean, we already know that ICE has been using some sketchy tactics to gather intel, but now it seems like they're taking it to the next level by tapping into these 'big data' services.

And what's even more concerning is that this move comes at a time when there are protests all over the country against the way immigration enforcement is being carried out. It's like, can't they see that their actions are fueling the very protests they're trying to silence? 🤷‍♂️ I think this request for info from companies is just another example of how the government is prioritizing its own interests over the rights and freedoms of its citizens.

I'm all for keeping our communities safe, but we need to make sure that we're doing it in a way that respects the rule of law and protects our civil liberties. This is a classic case of the government overstepping its bounds and it needs to stop ASAP 💥
 
I'm so concerned about this, I think it's super shady that ICE is trying to get its hands on all these big data tools 🤥. I mean, can you imagine what kind of personal info they'll be able to gather with all those advertising tech tools? It's like, totally not right. They should be focusing on keeping our communities safe, not snooping around in our private lives. And now that protests are happening everywhere, it's like, the more they try to spy on us, the more we need to stand up and say no way José 🚫. We need more transparency and accountability from our government agencies, or else I think we're heading for some serious problems.
 
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