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Privatizing the Surveillance State

On January 14, 2014 By Brooke McLeod

While the public is increasingly uncomfortable with the idea of government cameras and Internet snoops recording their daily behavior, Americans seem much more willing to routinely monitoring people, pets, or handymen.

People have had security cameras aimed at garage doors or novelty cameras aimed at ocean views for years. However, cameras that transmit images over [...]

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Monday Morning JETLawg

On May 24, 2010 By JETLaw

In the news…

School in Pennsylvania gives laptops to students and uses webcams to spy on them at home.

Actor Jerry O’Connell puts law school on hold to “just play one on TV.”

Microsoft files rare patent lawsuit against CRM software company.

Five masterpieces, including work [...]

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Eyes in the Back of Their Heads: School Administrators Accused of Using Webcams to Spy on Their Students

On February 25, 2010 By JETLaw

Teachers have long attempted to dissuade misbehavior by students–particularly those who are out of their teacher’s sight–by warning them that teachers have “eyes in the back of their heads.” Now, teachers and administrators at Harriton High School in the Lower Merion School District have actually acquired the ability to know what their students are doing [...]

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Monday Morning JetLawg

On February 22, 2010 By JETLaw

In the news…

New iPhone app brings reward to burglars and muggers. Commentators say this and other microblogging services could lead to rise in home insurance premiums.

Young German novelist claims “intertextuality,” not plagiarism, in face of praise-turned-criticism.

Department of Justice creates intellectual property task force to combat [...]

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