Dragonslayer

Dragonslayer

1/15/2016

link

https://www.theverge.com/2016/1/13/10758380/stingray-surveillance-device-daniel-rigmaiden-case

summary

This article discusses the use of a surveillance device called Stingray by law enforcement agencies, focusing on the Daniel Rigmaiden case. Stingray is a cell phone tracking tool that mimics a cellular tower to collect data from nearby devices. The article explains how Rigmaiden, a tax fraud suspect, discovered the use of Stingray during his investigation and challenged its legality. It delves into the legal implications and controversies surrounding the use of Stingray, such as potential Fourth Amendment violations and the secretive nature of its deployment. The article also highlights the broader implications of Stingray technology on privacy and civil liberties.

tags

digital rights ꞏ privacy legislation ꞏ privacy violations ꞏ privacy concerns ꞏ digital privacy ꞏ privacy debate ꞏ privacy issues ꞏ privacy implications ꞏ privacy policy ꞏ personal privacy ꞏ surveillance state ꞏ privacy advocates ꞏ privacy invasion ꞏ surveillance technology ꞏ police ꞏ technology ꞏ privacy infringement ꞏ privacy rights ꞏ privacy threats ꞏ fourth amendment ꞏ privacy laws ꞏ government ꞏ stingray ꞏ surveillance equipment ꞏ cellular networks ꞏ location tracking ꞏ privacy rights activists ꞏ surveillance ꞏ data privacy ꞏ electronic surveillance ꞏ mobile phone tracking ꞏ mobile privacy ꞏ surveillance techniques ꞏ privacy protection ꞏ surveillance society ꞏ online privacy ꞏ surveillance devices ꞏ data collection ꞏ civil liberties ꞏ privacy ꞏ tracking devices ꞏ law enforcement ꞏ privacy awareness ꞏ government surveillance