Introduction Computers are not necessary for invasion, but make the collection, analysis, storage, access, and distribution of large amts. Fed gov t maintains more than 2000 databases containing personal info.
Many agencies perform computer matching and computer profiling.
IRS uses computers to match tax data on individuals and small businesses with a variety of federal and state gov t records. Any agency can enter records and access records entered by others. Lack of control lead to abuse of police power and privacy, as well as accuracy. Tracked people-opponents of Vietnam war. People whose records accessed not informed.