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Cell Phone Location Tracking
Cell Phone Location Tracking
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Cell phone location tracking is a controversial
subject for many people. Everyone that calls 911
for emergency assistance is certainly in favor of
having the emergency dispatcher know exactly
where to send help. However most of us feel
uneasy not knowing who is monitoring our
location and for what purposes. It is generally
accepted that you have the right to monitor the
location of any cell phone you own either as an
individual or as a business. Beyond this point
gathering cell phone location tracking
information enters a gray area.
Law enforcement agencies do routinely seek
warrants for the purpose of cell phone location
tracking. These warrants are supposed to be
supported by sound probable cause sworn
before a magistrate or judge. However it appears
that up to recently the constitutional protections
of the 4th amendment have been abused by
many law enforcement agencies. When properly
used, cell phone location tracking is a powerful
tool for law enforcement.
New technology allows 911 emergency
dispatchers and cell phone companies to locate
just about any phone to within 200 to 300 feet. In
accordance with FCC E911 regulations all new
cell phones must have GPS technology built into
the phone. These GPS chip sets greatly enhance
the cell phone location tracking accuracy. It is not
uncommon to expect location accuracy to be less
than 30 feet in an outdoor environment.
Infrastructure in terms of building and bridges as
well as some natural terrain features will degrade
this accuracy to some extent. Never the less you
can be relatively sure that the cell phone location
tracking of just about any cell phone with the new
GPS chip set can be found.
Recently several companies have emerged that
will for a fee conduct cell phone location tracking.
This service is used by bail bondsmen, parents,
spouses looking for a cheating partner and
private investigators. This has many privacy
advocates crying foul. In addition some phone
companies are also offering cell phone location
tracking to their subscribers for a reasonable
monthly fee. You simply log on to the service with
your computer and download the location and
mapping information.
Privacy policies of most phone carriers limit
access to cell phone location tracking
information to the individuals and business that
own the phones. If you are using an employer
owned phone then that employer has the right to
monitor all aspects of the phones use. This
includes where the phone is being used and for
what purposes. Normally the tracking feature on
cell phones is only available when the cell phone
is turned on. You can in most cases prevent
tracking by simply turning it off and or removing
the battery. However to prevent criminals from
doing this some cell phones have hidden back
batteries that continue to give cell phone tracking
information without the battery being installed.
The new tracking requirements of the FCC E911
regulations has already proven to save lives
during emergencies. However the use of cell
phone location tracking information in non
emergency situations has many people worried
about the loss of their privacy.
Cell Phone Location Tracking
subject for many people. Everyone that calls 911
for emergency assistance is certainly in favor of
having the emergency dispatcher know exactly
where to send help. However most of us feel
uneasy not knowing who is monitoring our
location and for what purposes. It is generally
accepted that you have the right to monitor the
location of any cell phone you own either as an
individual or as a business. Beyond this point
gathering cell phone location tracking
information enters a gray area.
Law enforcement agencies do routinely seek
warrants for the purpose of cell phone location
tracking. These warrants are supposed to be
supported by sound probable cause sworn
before a magistrate or judge. However it appears
that up to recently the constitutional protections
of the 4th amendment have been abused by
many law enforcement agencies. When properly
used, cell phone location tracking is a powerful
tool for law enforcement.
New technology allows 911 emergency
dispatchers and cell phone companies to locate
just about any phone to within 200 to 300 feet. In
accordance with FCC E911 regulations all new
cell phones must have GPS technology built into
the phone. These GPS chip sets greatly enhance
the cell phone location tracking accuracy. It is not
uncommon to expect location accuracy to be less
than 30 feet in an outdoor environment.
Infrastructure in terms of building and bridges as
well as some natural terrain features will degrade
this accuracy to some extent. Never the less you
can be relatively sure that the cell phone location
tracking of just about any cell phone with the new
GPS chip set can be found.
Recently several companies have emerged that
will for a fee conduct cell phone location tracking.
This service is used by bail bondsmen, parents,
spouses looking for a cheating partner and
private investigators. This has many privacy
advocates crying foul. In addition some phone
companies are also offering cell phone location
tracking to their subscribers for a reasonable
monthly fee. You simply log on to the service with
your computer and download the location and
mapping information.
Privacy policies of most phone carriers limit
access to cell phone location tracking
information to the individuals and business that
own the phones. If you are using an employer
owned phone then that employer has the right to
monitor all aspects of the phones use. This
includes where the phone is being used and for
what purposes. Normally the tracking feature on
cell phones is only available when the cell phone
is turned on. You can in most cases prevent
tracking by simply turning it off and or removing
the battery. However to prevent criminals from
doing this some cell phones have hidden back
batteries that continue to give cell phone tracking
information without the battery being installed.
The new tracking requirements of the FCC E911
regulations has already proven to save lives
during emergencies. However the use of cell
phone location tracking information in non
emergency situations has many people worried
about the loss of their privacy.
Cell Phone Location Tracking
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