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But governments themselves can steer people's opinions just fine? Can I get access to my politicians' emails "for research purposes"?




> Can I get access to my politicians' emails "for research purposes"?

In the US that's called an FOIA. It could include their personal devices if they use them for work communication. It's not limited to research purposes.


No, they cannot. And yes, in some countries you can request that if you have a reason for it.

Are those emails already public?



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