Location data, cameras (clipboard metaphor): I’d rather the the government have tight control over such data. Revamp cell phone tech to prevent stingray/rogue cell tower usage, legally prevent location data from being resold without tight auditing through the NSA and related agencies. Similar for camera data. Bulk collection ok: yes.
In home, I don’t have a POTS/PSTN service, echo or similar. But with a justified warrant, if there’s a remote mic to activate that will help a criminal case, it’s fair game. Bulk collection ok: no.
In vehicle, the microphone should be available but similarly audited to prevent abuse or bulk surveillance. Bulk collection ok: no.
Banking records: similarly, not clear on the analogy of a “passerby” having access. The records exist, they should be available for investigations when needed by authorized parties. Bulk collection ok: yes.
The new reality is that privacy will evaporate due to the commoditization of tech that facilities surveillance. It’s a question of who has the power and whether they have your best interests at heart. I don’t believe the Hollywood Snowden propaganda. Speaking to military folks the NSA doesn’t care much about what most people are up to. Everyone knows they used their systems to fight domestic crime under the radar (think: Person of Interest TV show) which I personally support(ed) in many cases.
Surveillance is necessary but does need to be put into entrusted hands. I trust the NSA more than most private interests. Snowden simply showed that you can’t blindly trust groups of people in an organization as they trusted him. They will rebuild despite his malice.
In home, I don’t have a POTS/PSTN service, echo or similar. But with a justified warrant, if there’s a remote mic to activate that will help a criminal case, it’s fair game. Bulk collection ok: no.
In vehicle, the microphone should be available but similarly audited to prevent abuse or bulk surveillance. Bulk collection ok: no.
Banking records: similarly, not clear on the analogy of a “passerby” having access. The records exist, they should be available for investigations when needed by authorized parties. Bulk collection ok: yes.
The new reality is that privacy will evaporate due to the commoditization of tech that facilities surveillance. It’s a question of who has the power and whether they have your best interests at heart. I don’t believe the Hollywood Snowden propaganda. Speaking to military folks the NSA doesn’t care much about what most people are up to. Everyone knows they used their systems to fight domestic crime under the radar (think: Person of Interest TV show) which I personally support(ed) in many cases.
Surveillance is necessary but does need to be put into entrusted hands. I trust the NSA more than most private interests. Snowden simply showed that you can’t blindly trust groups of people in an organization as they trusted him. They will rebuild despite his malice.