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Rival US Lawmakers Mobilize to Stop Police From Buying Phone Data (www.wired.com)
submitted 2 years ago by L4s to c/technology
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Rival US Lawmakers Mobilize to Stop Police From Buying Phone Data::A bill to prevent cops and spies from buying Americans' data instead of getting a warrant has a fighting chance in the US Congress as lawmakers team up against surveillance overreach.

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[–] BertramDitore 10 points 2 years ago (1 children)

The fact that this gaping loophole has been allowed to fester is shameful. I truly wish law enforcement cared about due process.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Wow. I really don’t want the government collecting all kinds of information on me. But I also don’t want corporations collecting all kinds of data on me. Can we address that next?

[–] itsJoelle 2 points 2 years ago

"But I have nothing to hide" /s

[–] sramder 3 points 2 years ago

I don’t think I’ve been excited for a new law in a long time. Didn’t really think I could be… it’s shameful this has gone on for so long and I’m hopeful our congress-critters can get it done.