differentiate between the invasion of privacy associated with mobile device monitoring with the advantages monitoring brings to forensics 1
Assignment Requirements
Mobile device monitoring comes in several different forms. Geolocation is the identification of the geographic location of an object, such as a mobile device. Geolocation is useful for providing a user with-location specific information and route navigation, for example. However, geolocation also “exposes†the user’s location and could compromise their privacy. To get around this issue, many applications for mobile devices with GPS capabilities are written to request permission from the user to “locate†the device.
Another type of issue is the embedded monitoring software placed on smartphones by mobile carriers and phone manufacturers. The software monitors the state of the phone, calling history, and information about where and when dropped calls occur. The information is used mainly to improve service, but how can you be sure that the information is kept private? What if it falls into the hands of thieves for the purposes of identity fraud, or for marketing purposes?
For this discussion:
- Discuss the following:
- How monitoring through cell phones, GPS devices, and other technological methods can result in an invasion of privacy
- Where the balance lies between monitoring/privacy breaches and the benefits of using new technology to help detect and solve crimes
Write a summary report that addresses each of the discussion points and the perspectives of your group participants.
