Stingray Privacy Act of 2015
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Nov 2, 2015)
Stingray Privacy Act of 2015
This bill prohibits the use of cell-site simulators by law enforcement agencies. Cell-site simulators are surveillance devices designed to capture data from cell phones.
Law enforcement agencies must obtain warrants for the use of cell-site simulators.However, agencies are permitted to use the devices without a warrant under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act or in emergency situations. Evidence obtained from a cell-site simulator unlawfully cannot be used in any legal or official proceeding.
Use of a cell-site simulator outside the scope of this bill is punishable by a fine and/or up to 10 years in prison.
What just happenedDec 4, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseNov 2, 2015
- Dec 4, 2015Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee - Nov 2, 2015IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Nov 2, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Nov 2, 2015IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House