Safety and Security In a Digital Age
New technology is now available for purchase by anyone with access to the internet that provides valuable information about individuals, their habits and whereabouts. Most of this technology was created for legitimate purposes, but unfortunately, some users, such as abusive spouses, jealous boyfriends/girlfriends, dishonest employees and others, misuse the technology to the detriment of another.
Family law litigants are often targets of this misuse. Thus, lawyers, litigants, and judges must learn how others misuse technology to protect victims from abusive tactics. It is also important for all to understand how to properly use this technology so one does not inadvertently violate federal and/or state laws.
Pre-paid phone cards that spoof callers’ originating phone numbers, GPS tracking devices installed in cars or cell phones, and various types of computer spyware are just a few of the many products available for purchase, and most are easily purchased online. Blog sites such as www.chatcheaters.com highlight many of these products that one might use to gain an unfair advantage against another person. Familiarizing ourselves with these technologies and products is critical in family court cases because one cannot properly prepare their case nor can a judge intelligently rule without keeping up with the many advances in this digital age.
