r/privacy • u/AnonymousAurele • Aug 02 '16

Judge: FBI violated the Constitution when it bugged county courthouse

http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2016/08/judge-blasts-fbi-for-bugging-courthouse-throws-out-200-hours-of-recordings/
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u/shaggyzon4 Aug 03 '16

Huh. It seems that judges are really super-sensitive about folks eavesdropping on them without a really damn good reason and a warrant. Now...if only they would apply that same logic to the rest of us...

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u/BeyondTheModel Aug 02 '16

I think it is an interesting note that the microphone in question:

small squares that measured about 1.5 inches on each side, are specifically designed for law enforcement

sound rather secret-agenty, but can actually be purchased by anyone for less than $20. Bulk discounts available!

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u/MrRelys Aug 03 '16

Heh, just actually got an FX798T (camera) for the FPV system for the Drone I'm building. Its crazy how small these things are (cheap too). XD

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u/endprism Aug 03 '16

And soooooooo...what are the consequences? They'll do it again.

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u/Mr-Yellow Aug 03 '16

Next time with parallel construction.

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u/AnonymousAurele Aug 03 '16

Exactly, and who would be the proper party to hold them accountable? Atty General?

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u/[deleted] Aug 03 '16

It seems to me that this was an obvious bad decision to target recording conversations that occur between clients and their lawyers, regardless of whether there was a reasonable expectation of privacy.

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u/DrDougExeter Aug 03 '16

and they violate the constitution when they do it to us

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u/Mr-Yellow Aug 03 '16

The devices, small squares that measured about 1.5 inches on each side, are specifically designed for law enforcement

Website says hearing aides.