Re:The privacy loophole in your doorbell
by JohnFen on Wednesday March 08, 2023 @06:00PM
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Yes, I understand.
I think the issue, really, is a philosophical disagreement. I think that if the police are to be able to investigate crime, they need to have some invasive powers. But they also shouldn't be trusted to use them without controls. The subpoena (and warrant) process is the control we have in the US. I don't think the existence of this ability is, itself, a serious violation of rights.
Other people may legitimately disagree.
There is also a serious discussion that could be had about whether the controls are sufficient, but that's a procedural issue rather than a philosophical one.
I think the issue, really, is a philosophical disagreement. I think that if the police are to be able to investigate crime, they need to have some invasive powers. But they also shouldn't be trusted to use them without controls. The subpoena (and warrant) process is the control we have in the US. I don't think the existence of this ability is, itself, a serious violation of rights.
Other people may legitimately disagree.
There is also a serious discussion that could be had about whether the controls are sufficient, but that's a procedural issue rather than a philosophical one.