Rights of privacy and freedoms disappearing: monitoring our movements through cell phones

This interview with scientist and microwave weapons expert Barrie Trower is a must see. Especially in light of recent announcements that people will be having their activity tracked by carrying a cell phone while shopping in certain places, and according to the BBC, the US courts will soon allow police to monitor the movements of US mobile phone users without a warrant. Barrie also gives warnings about safety with having microwave emitting units near the body.

 

US Supreme Court Could Soon Allow Police To Monitor the Movements of Smartphone Users Without a Warrant

By VC | November 23rd, 2011

Smartphones are great. They do a bunch of stuff like browsing the web, managing bank accounts and throwing angry birds at things. They can also do another thing that is not so cool: Constantly monitor your movements at any given time. Sure, location services can still be turned off on smartphones but most people don’t bother because, for one, they want to be able to find their expensive phone if they ever lose it.

Lawmakers are currently taking advantage of these powerful devices along with a general “relaxed” attitude towards privacy by creating extremely intrusive laws. The US Supreme Court could soon allow police to monitor the movements of US mobile phone users without a warrant. Some might say “Nothing to hide, nothing to fear”. Yes…that’s what they said when dictatorial police states where instated in the 20th century. What these people also forget is that those kinds of laws go against the 4th Amendment. But the US Constitution does not seem to get the respect it deserves these days… article continues here.

 

Malls To Track Shoppers Cell Phones On Black Friday

By VC | November 24th, 2011

Throwing oneself in a pool of frenzied people and fighting to purchase consumer products that have been slightly discounted: is there a better way to begin the holiday season? Well this year, malls will monitor and analyze that frenzy as they will track customer’s as they go from store to store using their cell phone signals. Is there an option to opt out? No. Well, yes…leaving the phone in the car. Here’s an article from CNN Money… article continues here.

 

 

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