Stingrays
New York Bill Would Limit Warrantless Electronic Data Collection, Hinder Federal Surveillance
ALBANY, N.Y. (June 12, 2019) – A bill introduced in the New York Assembly wouldΒ ban the warrantless collection of electronic data and the use of βstingraysβ to track the location of phones and sweep up electronic communications in most situations. Passage of the...
Michigan Committee Holds Hearing on Bills to Ban on Police Use of Facial Recognition Technology and Warrantless Stingray Spying
LANSING, Mich. (June 6, 2019) – On Tuesday, a Michigan House committee held a hearing on two bills that would limit surveillance, protect privacy and hinder the federal surveillance state. Sen. Peter Lucido (R) introduced Senate Bill 342 (SB342) on May 22. The...
Michigan Bill Would Ban Warrantless Stingray Spying and Electronic Data Collection
LANSING, Mich. (May 29, 2019) – A bill introduced in the Michigan Senate wouldΒ prohibit the warrantless use of stingray devices and the collection of electronic data stored by service providers in most situations. Enactment of the bill would not only protect...
Texas Senate Passes Bill to Ban Warrantless Stingray Spying and Electronic Data Collection
AUSTIN, Texas (May 14, 2019) – Last week, the Texas Senate passed a bill that wouldΒ prohibit the warrantless use of stingray devices and the collection of electronic data stored by service providers in most situations. Enactment of the bill would not only...