Experts Say Wiretap Law Needs Digital Era Update 54
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GovTechGuy writes "Experts at a Congressional hearing Thursday said the government needs to update the Electronic Communications Privacy Act to reflect changes in technology, notably location-based services. On one hand, legal experts argue tracking a mobile user's location should require a higher burden of proof than simply intercepting their communications. On the other hand, first responders may need location data in order to save lives and respond to 911 calls. Either way, expect legislation from the committee later this year."
Re:Just require immediate disclosure (Score:4, Funny)
Re:Expiration (Score:1, Funny)
My guess would be that if that law was real it was enacted as a subtle way of signalling out poor blacks. Fishing as a means of providing food is well known amongst us poor and everyone knowns how much we like our watermelon.