Vermont Bill Would Would Establish Oversight, Help End Unchecked Police Surveillance
MONTPELIER – Vt. (March 27, 2019) – A bill introduced in the Vermont House would require Vermont law enforcement agencies to obtain legislative approval before acquiring or using surveillance technology. Passage of the bill would take the first step toward...
Florida House Committee Passes Bill to Ban Warrantless Stingray Spying, Help Hinder Federal Surveillance
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (March 27, 2019) – Yesterday, a Florida House committee passed a bill that would ban warrantless location tracking and the use of stingray devices to sweep up electronic communications in most situations. The proposed law would not only protect...
Rhode Island Bill Would Require Court Order for Stingray Spying, Hinder Federal Surveillance
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (March 19, 2019) – A bill introduced in the Rhode Island House would require a judicial order for the use of “stingrays” to track the location of phones and sweep up electronic communications. Passage of the bill would not only protect privacy in the...