"Private Eyes Are Watching You: With the Implementation of the E-911 Ma" by Geoffrey D. Smith

Article Title

Private Eyes Are Watching You: With the Implementation of the E-911 Mandate, Who Will Watch Every Move You Make?

Authors

Geoffrey D. Smith, Indiana University School of Law

Document Type

Note

Publication Date

6-2006

Publication Citation

58 Federal Communications Law Journal 705 (2006)

Abstract

The FCC's E-911 mandate, which will ensure that emergency operators automatically receive a caller's location information, should help save lives. However, privacy advocates have expressed concern over the potential for wireless carriers, the government, and third parties to collect and store personal information. Congress has addressed these concerns with legislation, but privacy advocates still worry that consumers are not adequately protected. This Note addresses this concern and argues that in order to ensure consumer protection, additions are needed to section 222 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996. The Note discusses the importance of individual privacy and balances it against the benefits of location technology. The Note then suggests regulatory changes that should both protect consumers and allow this technology to continue to develop.

Recommended Citation

Smith, Geoffrey D. (2006) "Private Eyes Are Watching You: With the Implementation of the E-911 Mandate, Who Will Watch Every Move You Make?," Federal Communications Law Journal: Vol. 58: Iss. 3, Article 23.
Available at: https://www.repository.law.indiana.edu/fclj/vol58/iss3/23

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