The term whistleblower can be defined as a person who informs on a person or organization regarded as engaging in an unlawful or immoral activity. One of the most prolific whistleblowing cases came through American national Edward Snowden released information on the United States government conducting mass surveillance on the nation. In this episode of Xplained we take a look at these incidents which made Snowden America’s most wanted person.

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