Privacy fears stoked by license plate readers
US police departments are rapidly expanding the use of automatic license plate readers, sparking debate on whether the technology is a valuable crime-fighting tool or a massive invasion of privacy.
US police departments are rapidly expanding the use of automatic license plate readers, sparking debate on whether the technology is a valuable crime-fighting tool or a massive invasion of privacy.
Other
Sep 8, 2013
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An independent oversight board reviewing secret U.S. government surveillance programs warned the Obama administration that national security agencies' rules governing surveillance are outdated and need to be revised to reflect ...
Internet
Aug 24, 2013
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New Zealand passed legislation Wednesday allowing its main intelligence agency to spy on residents and citizens, despite opposition from rights groups, international technology giants and the legal fraternity.
Internet
Aug 21, 2013
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A two-word change proposed to one of the nation's first online laws has triggered a battle between law enforcement and Internet libertarians.
Internet
Aug 7, 2013
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(AP)—A federal appeals court won't let a Pennsylvania school district ban "I (heart) Boobies!" bracelets.
Business
Aug 5, 2013
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(AP)—Chances are local or state police departments have photographs of individuals' cars in their files, noting where a person was driving on a particular day, even if the person never did anything wrong.
Other
Jul 17, 2013
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In a rare legal move, Yahoo Inc. is asking a secretive U.S. surveillance court to let the public see its arguments in a 2008 case that played an important role in persuading tech companies to cooperate with a controversial ...
Internet
Jul 12, 2013
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A coalition of Internet and civil liberties groups launched a campaign Tuesday protesting the huge US online surveillance program revealed in the past week.
Internet
Jun 11, 2013
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An email, a telephone call or even the murmur of a conversation captured by the vibration of a window—they're all part of the data that can be swept up by the sophisticated machinery of the National Security Agency.
Internet
Jun 9, 2013
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The top U.S. intelligence official stressed Saturday that a previously undisclosed program for tapping into Internet usage is authorized by Congress, falls under strict supervision of a secret court and cannot intentionally ...
Internet
Jun 9, 2013
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