Yahoo asks US for clarity on email scanning controversy

CIO: Yahoo is asking that the U.S. government set the record straight on requests for user data, following reports saying the internet company has secretly scanned customer emails for terrorism-related information.  

On Wednesday, Yahoo sent a letter to the Director of National Intelligence James Clapper, saying the company has been "unable to respond" to news articles earlier this month detailing the alleged government-mandated email scanning.

"Your office, however, is well positioned to clarify this matter of public interest," the letter said.

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