Friday, December 3, 2010

Feds Warrantlessly Tracking Americans’ Credit Cards in Real Time | Threat Level | Wired.com

Feds Warrantlessly Tracking Americans’ Credit Cards in Real Time | Threat Level | Wired.com: "The document, obtained by security researcher Christopher Soghoian, explains how so-called “Hotwatch” orders allow for real-time tracking of individuals in a criminal investigation via credit card companies, rental car agencies, calling cards, and even grocery store loyalty programs. The revelation sheds a little more light on the Justice Department’s increasing power and willingness to surveil Americans with little to no judicial or Congressional oversight"

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