Thanks to redactions, it's difficult to say exactly how many times the NSA broke the law. Phrases like "on [REDACTED] occasions during the fourth quarter" are commonplace, and details of exactly what was searched for are routinely censored as well. There are far too many incidents to detail in a single article -- you can browse the documents yourself here -- but it seems infractions are a very regular occurrence. The NSA says it goes to "great lengths" to ensure it complies with the law, and believes the report shows the "depth and rigor" of its "commitment to compliance."

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