Yahoo asks U.S. for clarity on email scanning controversy

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

On Wednesday, Yahoo sent a letter to James Clapper, the director of National Intelligence, 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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