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So if the government bugs your car and home but doesn't turn the bug on, is that a search?



No, and there's actually an analogy: phone taps. The "bug" is already installed, they just need the warrant to turn it on.


we found out that "lawful" intercept is a lie recently, and it left a gaping hole in our infrastructure

can we please encrypt everything and turn off government access for all communications now


Yes and I believe if you remove it, they can charge you with theft.


[0] Is It Considered Theft if You Remove a Law Enforcement G.P.S. Tracking Device from Your Automobile?[2020]

https://www.wimmercriminaldefense.com/is-it-considered-theft...




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