Edward Snowden’s Case

Presented by Logan Braun

Daniel(Yong Won) KimRachel Reeves

Nathan Windley

IntroductionSnowden admitted to leaking confidential

information about the NSA’s abuse of power to spy on many global entities.

As a result of leaking this information, Snowden has been charged in a criminal complaint.

Snowden is currently in Russia and seeking asylum in the European Union.

SummaryCritical Facts

1) Snowden revealed to the public how the NSA was spying on United States citizens and corporations as well as foreign government.

2) Edward lives in an undisclosed location in Russia to avoid extradition back to America as well as perceived threats to his life.

3) He worked for the CIA from 2006-2013 as a systems administrator, granting him to access to confidential information.

4) Some people believe he is a hero while others believe he is a traitor. Snowden himself believes he is a whistleblower.

5) The N.S.A. broke federal privacy laws, or exceeded its authority, thousands of times per year, according to the agency’s own internal auditor.

Ethical Issues

Basic human right VS. Duty to the U.S.

Facing the charges VS. Fleeing the country

Stakeholders1) Edward Snowden and his family

2) American Government (CIA, NSA)

3) American citizens

4) Foreign governments

5) Corporations with confidential information

ELI Lens Rights/Responsibilities Lens

Possibly the Reputation Lens

Critical Standards American privacy rights

Government policy

U.S. Legal System

Ethical AlternativesHe could have just only exposed the fact about

NSA spying on Americans.

Instead of running away from his own country, he could have faced his charges.

Best Ethical Decision

Exposing only vital information to the public

If punished, to accept the consequences

Best OutcomeLess conflict

NSA changing their policies , while keeping the confidential facts confidential

Snowden remaining in the U.S., accepting his punishment if sentenced

The best possible outcome did not take place

Snowden showed an example of leadership by taking initiative to expose important information to Americans

However, he did not portray leadership by fleeing to Russia to avoid punishment

Lesson Edward thinks he made a right choice for the

majority of people

However, his confession basically had a huge economical impact on U.S. and damaged the U.S. security system

Therefore, having a right to know sometimes causes a huge impact

Standing up for the people’s rights doesn’t always lead to positive results

Conclusion Snowden acted in what he believed was the best

ethical choice

There have been consequences for his actions that he may not have seen coming

This topic continues to be controversial and commonly discussed by the public

Sources http://www.theguardian.com/world/edward-

snowden

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/jun/09/edward-snowden-nsa-whistleblower-surveillance

http://www.latimes.com/nation/nationnow/la-na-nn-edward-snowden-vanity-fair-20140408,0,1548712.story#axzz2yKk5IFEe