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If Jay-Z wants to know about my phone calls and e-mail accounts, why doesn’t he join the National Security Agency?

New York Times writer Jon Pareles criticizing the rapper for using an app for his new album release that required fans to grant access to their phone's private data. Responding via Twitter, Jay-Z said his company must do better about protecting fans' privacy.

New York Times writer Jon Pareles criticizing the rapper for using an app for his new album release that required fans to grant access to their phone's private data. Responding via Twitter, Jay-Z said his company must do better about protecting fans' privacy.

Brian Peteritas is a GOVERNING contributor.
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