Learn How To Protect Your Mobile Device From Spying, Tracking, & Hacking.
California Bill to Restrict Governmental Agencies from Cell Phone Tracking without Warrant
A new law in California has recently been introduced to require government agencies such as police departments to be required to obtain a warrant before using cell phone tracking on phones owned by the American public. This bill, introduced by State Sen. Mark Leno (D-San Francisco), came about after a startling discovery by the American […]
Majority of Law Enforcement Agencies Engage in Cellphone Tracking
Last week, the American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada reported that police agencies sometimes monitor the location and communications of civilians through their cell phones. After this announcement, ACLU affiliates across the nation began their own investigations, reporting that “the overwhelming majority of law enforcement agencies that responded engage in at least some cellphone tracking.” […]
TIP: How To Stop Your Mobile Device From Tracking You
Apple users might recall the big news story that came out a while back regarding the fact that the iphone doesn’t just track your information, but also saves years of it in an unsecured database within the phone. Most users already knew about the location tracking, but the practice of storing this information in an […]
Reno Police Deny Cell Phone Tracking Without Court Order
Last week, the American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada reported that police agencies sometimes monitor the location and communications of civilians through their cell phones. After this announcement, ACLU affiliates across the nation began their own investigations, reporting that “the overwhelming majority of law enforcement agencies that responded engage in at least some cellphone tracking.” […]
Does Downloading Apps On Your Smartphone Put Your Privacy At Risk?
We all want to be able to be ‘on the go and in the know’, and there are many apps that help us do so. However, people are becoming increasingly concerned with the amount of information that applications are asking for permission to access. Why does a news app need access to your contacts? Why […]