Judge Upholds FBI Keyboard Sniffing

Posted by michael on Friday January 4, 2002 @07:47AM from the black-bag-job dept.

mshiltonj writes: "Wired is reporting that keyboard sniffing can be used to catch "mobsters." I feel safer already. You can read the ruling. Here's a snippet: "This case presents an interesting issue of first impression dealing with the ever-present tension between individual privacy and liberty rights and law enforcement's use of new and advanced technology to vigorously investigate criminal activity. It appears that no district court in the country has addressed a similar issue. Of course, the matter takes on added importance in light of recent events and potential national security implications." Translation: Don't deny us this tool or you'll be blamed for us not catching terrorists." See also an Infoworld article. We have several previous stories on the Scarfo case.

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Yes, they can by wiredog · 2002-01-04 07:57 · Score: 3, Redundant

If they get a warrant first.

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when will it end? by Chundra · 2002-01-04 08:21 · Score: 0, Redundant

Let me preface this by saying I don't really have much of a problem with keyboard sniffing in and of itself. It has it's uses can be an enlightening experience. What worries me is what is to come a year or so down the road. It won't stop with keyboard sniffing. No.

So, I put my foot down when it comes to mouse sniffing. Cute as they may be, the little buggers carry any number of diseases, both airborne and from the parasites they host.

Thank you.