The FBI admits purchasing location data from private firms to track US citizens, raising privacy and civil liberties concerns in cybersecurity circles.  Federal Bureau of Investigation has confirmed that it buys location data from private companies to track US citizens, sparking renewed debate over privacy, civil liberties, and the legal boundaries of government surveillance. The practice involves purchasing anonymized or aggregated geolocation information collected from mobile apps and other digital platforms. While the FBI says it uses this data for criminal investigations, critics argue that such programs can easily circumvent traditional warrants and oversight. Privacy advocates and civil rights organizations have raised concerns that this approach creates a loophole allowing federal authorities to access sensitive personal information without a court order. "The government shouldn’t be able to track individuals’ movements without judicial review," said a senior policy analyst. The FBI director emphasized that the practice is intended for investigative purposes and is regulated internally. However, the revelation comes amid broader scrutiny of how law enfor...