Submission + - FCC's Warrantless Household Searches (wired.com)
AHuxley writes: Does your wireless router, cordless phone, remote car-door opener, baby monitor or cellphone leak RF?
The US Federal Communications Commission maintains the policy to licensed television and radio stations applies to any other licensed or unlicensed radio-frequency device.
If so the FCC may use the Communications Act of 1934 to enter your home.
If you say no to the FCC you face a harsh financial penalty.
The best part is if inspectors should notice evidence of unrelated criminal behaviour, the search can be used against the resident.
Will the FCC van be the other party van in your neighbourhood soon?
The US Federal Communications Commission maintains the policy to licensed television and radio stations applies to any other licensed or unlicensed radio-frequency device.
If so the FCC may use the Communications Act of 1934 to enter your home.
If you say no to the FCC you face a harsh financial penalty.
The best part is if inspectors should notice evidence of unrelated criminal behaviour, the search can be used against the resident.
Will the FCC van be the other party van in your neighbourhood soon?