Tag Archives: Privacy

Cops and Former Secret Service Agents Ran Black Ops on Green Groups

Meet the private security firm that spied on Greenpeace and other environmental outfits for corporate clients. A tale of intrigue, infiltration, and dumpster-diving. By James Ridgeway / April 11, 2008 A private security company organized and managed by former Secret … Continue reading

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Democrats Query Mukasey About 9/11 Statement

Top Democrats demand Attorney General explain remarks about pre-9/11 phone callA letter has been sent by leaders of the House Judiciary Committee to Attorney General Michael Mukasey, demanding that he explain a recent public statement that federal authorities failed to … Continue reading

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Not a "Criminal?" What’s the Problem?

Cameras on Harris County toll road. Toll road cameras looking beyond scofflaw drivers. Camera system upgraded to help catch criminals.By Rosanna Ruiz / Houston Chronicle / April 4, 2008 Harris County Toll Road Authority cameras are now on the lookout … Continue reading

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Beware the New New Thing AND The Already Thing

Christian Northeast / NYTNew internet technologies could bring de facto censorship.By Damian Kulash Jr. / April 5, 2008 Recently, the House Judiciary Committee’s antitrust task force invited me to be the lead witness for its hearing on “net neutrality.” I’ve … Continue reading

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A Case of Great Respect for Privacy Rights

Notice the lawyer’s name — could he be related to our own Red-Headed Stranger?? Mariann Wizard / The Rag Blog Search and Seizure: Vermont Supreme Court Throws Out Marijuana Conviction Based on Warrantless Aerial Surveillancefrom Drug War Chronicle, Issue #530 … Continue reading

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Moon over Miami : Spyin’ on My Love and Me…

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), aka Spy in the Sky. He SEES you when you’re sleeping. He KNOWS when you’re awake. He KNOWS if you’ve been bad or good. So be good for goodness sake… Spy-in-the-sky drone sets sights on MiamiBy … Continue reading

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