GPS detectors, jammers and spoofers September 24, 2007
Posted by Rich in : GPS tracking and privacy, GPS tracking and public safety, GPS tracking law , trackbackSusan Brenner, a law professor specializing in cybercrime, has posted an article on GPS detectors, jammers and spoofers on her blog CYB3RCRIM3. It takes a while before she gets to the meat of it, but it’s a worthwhile read.
Along the way, she compares and contrasts state and federal treatment of radar detectors, how these devices could be used by criminals, the ability of government to outlaw tools that can be used in committing a crime, and public safety hazards associated with use of these devices.
Some basic points:
GPS detectors
It is not technically possible to detect a GPS receiver, only those devices which transmit your position.
GPS jamming devices
Apparently, these are not illegal in the U.S., though Ms. Brenner makes a case that they can (and should be) made illegal.
GPS spoofers
She also feels that spoofers, devices which can cause false location information to be received and therefore transmitted, also warrant outlawing.
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my comment is that no person should be able to track your location any where you are especially if you are not aware of it! The problem is with people these days is that they dont mind there own business and if you have something someone else wishes that they had! They become a little to interested in your life or any other person’s life! The funniest part about “it”, is that nosey people need to mind there own business and get a life!