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Video Voyeurism May Be on Congressional Agenda

The growing number of reported incidents of privacy violations through the use of picture phones is prompting Congress to take a look at possible federal legislation aimed at controlling their use. Many states already have laws restricting photographing people in private setting, but few if any have laws governing pictures taken in public places.

Congress Looking at 'Video Voyeurism'
, New York Times, May 11, 2004