Surveillance
Articles about big brother surveillance technology and how it is being used.
Surveillance Articles
[08/10/2006] Jerk Line\' Lets Patrons Report Obnoxious Fans
Paul Brown Stadium has a new measure in place to keep fans\' behavior in check. » More
[03/22/2006] ACLU of Washington Seeks Files on Government Surveillance of Peace Groups
In the wake of revelations of government surveillance of nonviolent protests, the American Civil Liberties Union of Washington today filed requests under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) on behalf of itself and 11 peace organizations across the state. The groups are seeking records of any surveillance of their activities by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Department of Defense or the Seattle Joint Terrorism Task Force. » More
[03/06/2006] Australia’s surveillance and use of military against civilian powers strengthened
Like most Western countries, laws relating to the use of surveillance and military policing of the civil population are becoming increasing toughened. » More
[02/28/2006] NSA Uses Private Firms for Massive Unchecked Domestic Surveillance
Thanks to a heads-up from Larisa at The Raw Story, we were able to captured this broadcast of CNBC\'s Tim Russert show. Russert interviewed James Risen and Robert O\'Harrow, Jr. The video contains about 24 minutes of clips from CNBC\'s Saturday broadcast.James Risen broke the NSA warrantless domestic spying story for the New York Times. » More
[11/27/2005] Pentagon Expanding Its Domestic Surveillance Activity
The Defense Department has expanded its programs aimed at gathering and analyzing intelligence within the United States, creating new agencies, adding personnel and seeking additional legal authority for domestic security activities in the post-9/11 world. » More
[11/17/2005] EU setting up system of spy satellites
The European Union is building its own network of spy satellites, allowing Brussels to ensure nations and private individuals are obeying its policies. » More
[11/07/2005] Pagers to survey radio listening habits
If Jim MacLeod gets his way, radio and television stations will soon be able to count how many hours of televised wrestling country music fans watch each week. Or how many English songs francophone drivers in Montreal are tuning into in their cars. » More
[11/07/2005] Senators wary as FBI spying on e-mail soars
Lawmakers expressed concern Sunday that the FBI was aggressively pushing the powers of the anti-terrorist USA Patriot Act to get access to private phone and financial records of ordinary people. » More
[10/24/2005] Violations found in FBI surveillance, records show
The FBI has conducted clandestine surveillance on some U.S. residents for as long as 18 months at a time without proper paperwork or oversight, according to previously classified documents to be released today. » More
[10/17/2005] Cell phone could identify its owner by their walk
Whether you stride purposefully or shuffle along, your unique mode of locomotion could soon be used to secure your cell phone against theft and unauthorised use. » More
[10/17/2005] Mo. May Track Cell Phones for Traffic Data
In what would be the largest project of its kind, the Missouri Department of Transportation is finalizing a contract to monitor thousands of cell phones, using their movements to map real-time traffic conditions statewide on all 5,500 miles of major roads. » More
[10/14/2005] Taiwan Planning Spy Satellite
Taiwan plans to launch a spy satellite costing 300 million dollars as a result of China\'s continued hostility towards the island, a newspaper reported recently. » More
[10/07/2005] GCHQ- Government Communications HeadQuarters
Commonly referred to as, \"her Majesty\'s doughnut\", GCHQ is Europe\'s most powerful intelligence gathering agency. The chamber located underneath the interior courtyard houses a highly sosphisticated supercomputer centre that monitors e-mail and telephone calls from around the world. » More
[11/16/2004] 2,000 Cameras To Watch Chicago
Mayor Daley officially opened a new city operations center Tuesday that will include a dramatic increase in camera surveillance on Chicago\'s streets. The new addition to the 9-1-1 center will help manage and coordinate in response to emergencies such as a terrorist attack. \n » More
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