DocumentCode
1019051
Title
Stalked by satellite - an alarming rise in GPS-enabled harassment
Author
Voelcker, John
Volume
43
Issue
7
fYear
2006
fDate
7/1/2006 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
15
Lastpage
16
Abstract
This paper reports on the growing number of incidents when GPS devices have been used to track and torment former loved ones. Originally developed by the US Department of Defense, GPS technology has been widely adapted for civilian uses. While there are laws against stalking or harassment in many US states, few specifically address GPS tracking, mobile phones, Internet spyware, and other recent developments in consumer technology. The paper also provides some useful tips for anyone suspecting that he/she is a victim of GPS stalking.
Keywords
Global Positioning System; Internet; government policies; law; mobile handsets; satellite tracking; GPS devices; GPS tracking; Internet spyware; US Department of Defense; consumer technology; mobile phones; satellite stalking; Cathode ray tubes; Computer aided manufacturing; Computer industry; Costs; Gears; IEL; Lead; Recycling; Satellites; TV;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Spectrum, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9235
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/MSPEC.2006.1652998
Filename
1652998
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