Author Archives: Martin Walls
Drones in Domestic Surveillance Operations: Fourth Amendment Implications and Legislative Responses
The prospect of drone use inside the United States raises far-reaching issues concerning the extent of government surveillance authority, the value of privacy in the digital age, and the role of Congress in reconciling these issues. Continue reading
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Photographers’ Guide to Privacy
The question of when the coverage and reporting of news becomes an invasion of privacy is a difficult one, especially for photographers and videographers. This guide provides a general explanation of each privacy tort and related causes of action. The state case law section summarizes privacy cases involving photography from federal and state courts throughout the country. Continue reading
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GAO Report: Measuring Progress and Addressing Potential Privacy Concerns Would Facilitate Integration into the National Airspace System
Progress has been made, but additional work is needed to overcome many of the obstacles to the safe integration of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) that GAO identified in 2008. Continue reading
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CBP’s Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems in the Nation’s Border Security
DHS Office of Inspector General review of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) actions to establish its unmanned aircraft systems program. The purpose of the program is to provide reconnaissance, surveillance, targeting, and acquisition capabilities across all CBP areas of responsibility. Continue reading
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