In a First, UK Authority Admits to Using IMSI Catchers for Surveillance

Discussion in 'privacy general' started by Dermot7, May 26, 2016.

  1. Dermot7

    Dermot7 Registered Member

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    http://motherboard.vice.com/read/in-a-first-uk-authority-admits-to-using-stingrays-for-surveillance
     
  2. mirimir

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    Not a surprise, at all. There's probably a lot more that we suspect, but they're keeping quiet about.
     
  3. Minimalist

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    UK Police purchased IMSI-catcher technology for mobile surveillance
    http://securityaffairs.co/wordpress/52365/laws-and-regulations/imsi-catcher-uk.html
     
  4. deBoetie

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    I've assumed this has been going on for the last 10 years at least.
     
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