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FBI Can't Find Its Drone Privacy Reports

v3rgEz (125380) writes "Programs run by the federal government are typically required to undergo a Privacy Impact Assessment if there's a chance they'll veer into monitoring the activities of citizens: The assessments help balance the risks and benefits of the program, and help guide any oversight to prevent abuse. But despite being legally mandated, the FBI and Justice Department have had a tough time producing the assessments done in conjunction with the Bureau's domestic surveillance drone program, first telling privacy advocates to file a FOIA request, and then rejecting that request, before ultimately claiming they now simply can't find the documents altogether."

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  1. Re:Stingray? - Saw one UP CLOSE! by Em+Adespoton · · Score: 3, Informative

    And Stingray devices are inherently mobile -- you aren't going to see one fixed-mounted like this.