Privacy and Surveillance With New Technologies

In today s digital age, rapid innovation has provided us with incredible new technologies that make collecting and sharing information easier than ever. Government use of this technology has proved controversial, however, because it raises important questions about civil liberties and individual privacy rights. Tracking and surveillance technology facilitates unprecedented levels of data collection about individuals, but often without their knowledge or consent. Consequently, how, or if, government can use these new technologies responsibly has become a major issue. This book offers an overview of government surveillance with new technology and selects five specific issues Video surveillance Border searches of electronic devices Communication surveillance Location surveillance Online tracking that present complex challenges to civil liberty advocates and government officials alike.