Breaking News: DNI Clapper Declassifies and Releases Telephone Metadata Collection Documents

Source: Office of the Director of National Intelligence

In the interest of increased transparency, the Director of National Intelligence has authorized the declassification and public release of the attached documents pertaining to the collection of telephone metadata pursuant to Section 215 of the PATRIOT Act. DNI Clapper has determined that the release of these documents is in the public interest.

Cover Letter and 2009 Report on the National Security Agency’s Bulk Collection Program for USA PATRIOT Act Reauthorization

Cover Letters and 2011 Report on the National Security Agency’s Bulk Collection Program for USA PATRIOT Act Reauthorization

Primary Order for Business Records Collection Under Section 215 of the USA PATRIOT Act