South Carolina Bill Would Ban Stingray Spying, Hinder Federal Surveillance Program

COLUMBIA, S.C. (Dec. 19, 2016) – A bill prefiled in the South Carolina House would ban the use of “stingrays” to track the location of phones and sweep up electronic communications.The proposed law would not only protect privacy in South Carolina, but would also hinder one aspect of the federal surveillance state. Rep. J. Todd…

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Louisiana Senate Unanimously Passes Bill to Limit Stingray Use; Hinder Federal Surveillance Program

BATON ROUGE, La. (May 18, 2016) – Yesterday, the Louisiana Senate unanimously passed a bill that would require a court 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 state, but would also hinder one aspect…

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Nebraska Committee Holds Hearing on Bill to Stop Spying by Stingray and ALPR

LINCOLN, Neb. (Jan. 26, 2016) – Last week, an important Nebraska committee held a hearing on two bills that would protect privacy and hinder some federal surveillance programs. LB738 would completely ban law enforcement agencies in the state from purchasing and using cell-site simulator technology or devices. Any law enforcement agency already in possession of…

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