Amazon, Facebook, FBI have access to a private intelligence-sharing network

A Seattle-area intelligence-sharing system has drawn scrutiny over a private network linking major companies and law enforcement.

The discussion centers on whether firms like Amazon, Microsoft, and Facebook, along with agencies such as the FBI and local police, can exchange threat information outside public view.

Critics say the setup could broaden surveillance powers and weaken transparency and accountability.

The debate highlights growing concerns about civil liberties in public-private security partnerships.