September 22, 2004

Federal Move to Outlaw Video Voyeurism

The U.S. House of Representatives has joined the Senate in passing a bill that would extend privacy protection against video voyeurism. The bill makes it a crime to engage in illicit photography and "cyber peeking" on federal property. Should the bill become law the maximum fines would be $100,000 with possible jail time for violators. The spread of photographic technology, which now includes cellphones and digital cameras has resulted in an increase in complaints as well as efforts by local and state law enforcement to punish this type of privacy invasion tactic has increased.

Lawmakers OK Video Voyeurism Privacy Bill, Internet News, September 22, 2004.