Even the the FBI and CIA have several privileges to allow them to access personal information from us and secretly spy on our everyday conversations over phone or internet, they still are pressing for more and more information. ... Why should both the FBI and CIA be granted the privilege to undermine any internet site to access our private information? ... Taking information from the internet proved not enough for them. ... Electronic devices to gather information serves illegal. Telephone booths are considered a private area only served specifically for the user. ...

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Introduction The use of incident reports, logs and narrative-only reports is commonplace in a number of public and private sectors, including law enforcement and health care where they are used to codify different types of events for different purposes. ... As information databases improve, hospitals will most likely improve their ability to track alarming trends. ... In some cases, federal and state laws mandate the keeping of logs by some public and private sector organizations such as utility companies and defense industries (Sikura, 2002). ... In every investigation the investigator uncove...

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In sections 201 and 202 the government says it has the " authority to intercept wire, oral, and electronic communications relating to terrorism, computer fraud and abuse offenses" and may if they find it necessary, have the "authority to share criminal investigative information" with anyone, including other regular American citizens, as outlined in Section 203. ... This proves that the Patriot Act is clearly unconstitutional in that it gives authorities the power to invade and/or wiretap an individual's private living quarters for any reason at any given time without a warrant (as defined...

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In sections 201 and 202 the government says it has the " authority to intercept wire, oral, and electronic communications relating to terrorism, computer fraud and abuse offenses" and may if they find it necessary, have the "authority to share criminal investigative information" with anyone, including other regular American citizens, as outlined in Section 203. ... This proves that the Patriot Act is clearly unconstitutional in that it gives authorities the power to invade and/or wiretap an individual's private living quarters for any reason at any given time without a warrant (as defined...

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Will Rodger, writer for Interactive Week, says that the Telephone Industry Association has rejected FBI proposals, which would give them access to the location information gleaned form cellular phone calls. Rodger also says that the tracking information gathered from cellular phones would turn the phones into "homing beacons" whenever they are turned on and that gathering such information while calls were not taking place would overstep the law's intent. ... For the people who use online services more and more, this data reveals a great deal about their private lives, and all of it can be...

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The database proposed would contain information about individuals that could all be held in one place for easy access. ... New information coming into the database will be sifted through by Carnivore to check for anything suspicious and if anything does come up, further tests will be conducted. ... The government, however, felt that this data was essential and thus made laws forcing companies to disclose any requested information. ... The result is that companies with something to hide will race to voluntarily disclose information about potential violations to the government. ... According to ...

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Last June, a University of Illinois survey stated that eighty-five libraries across the entire country had been asked to release patriot information to both local and federal authorities. ... The New Jersey Confidentiality Statute "keeps library users" information secret unless a subpoena or court order is produced;" however, since the USA Patriot Act was passed many "librarians have become concerned that their municipal attorneys may be ill-equipped to deal with new types of government intervention and the litigation it is likely to create" (Edwards 1). ... Furthermore, the USA Patriot A...

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It is upon the agency to find out how well they will get the information they need. ... The provision further does not obligate the agency to inform the suspect that it is accessing the vital information from. ... This will give the agencies access to very personal information about such suspects and probably assist in building a profile of the suspect (Larry and Godoy 2006). ... Furthermore, the matter as to entering people's private residences was before the Supreme Court and no ruling had been provided (Center for American Progress 2005). ... This information is personal and exposure...

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In addition, expanded government surveillance allows the FBI to demand information from third parties. ... This means that law enforcement cannot enter an individual's private property and search the premises. ... PR/TT limited the FBI from receiving anything more than "transactional and addressing information". ... In regards to the Internet, they can monitor websites, online purchases and read registration information (ACLU). ... For instance, the FBI can receive information that reveals which books an individual has borrowed or purchased. ...

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Specifically, it allows FBI agents to search personal information of people, to read their emails, and listen to their private phone calls" (para 1). ... In doing so, Ishay presents a bleak world over government involvement, where the ability to communicate privately is lost to the security of the state. ...

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The state agencies coordinate with federal agencies to share information and stop terrorist attacks before they can occur. ... Certainly, the Internet has provided billions of people with access to information, and social media has played a critical role in the spread of the Islamic extremist movement. ... The virtual network created in message boards or private forums radicalizes and cements the Islamist extremism message and builds a community for terrorism to grow. The internet acts as an enabler, providing the would-be terrorist with an opportunity to make plans, share information about t...

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As discussed in class and the textbook, this department was created to centralize and liberalize the flow of information sharing amongst agencies, allowing them to work productively together in the defense of our nation. ... This office works close with the military, Universities, and private industries to ensure its training always includes today's top technology. ... Just as the DHS was created to centralize information sharing, FLETC standardizes training. ...

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Also, the FBI's domestic intelligence operations have been strengthened by the CIA's information sharing, helping the U.S. to capture the Al Queda "mastermind" of the September 11th attacks, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed ("Terrorist"). ... The freedom to read any book of interest or search for information on the internet, is a right that is vital to the exchange of ideas that makes this country a strong, dynamic republic. ... Private citizens across the United States realize that the Patriot Act is taking away their civil liberties and are starting to take action against the government. ...

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While these groups of individuals may feel they are being subjected to racism, law enforcement stand to believe it is a simple act of private security. ... "It is commonly believed that African Americans are more likely than whites to be stopped by police, but corroborating information on such stops is limited. ...

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• Manage a national drug intelligence program in cooperation with federal, state, local, and foreign officials to collect, analyze, and spread strategic and operational drug intelligence information. ... Each year, according to the United States Customs Service, 60 million people enter the United States on more than 675,000 commercial and private flights. ...

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