I'm not disagreeing at at all your point. Only noting that the general rights to privacy are (for good or bad) hinging on 'reasonable' expectations. If the public and the police are not in a 'fair fight' so to speak, this is a problem and should be taken up. We just need to frame the problem. Properly though, so it makes sense.
Right now, it does seem pretty unreasonable to expect citizens to line their house with lead shielding, for example, to keep from being visually intruded upon. Because the cost and complexity, if nothing else.
The wi-fi example is more tricky, because of a couple areas. You are technically using unlicensed public spectrum in 2.5ghz. You can secure it (somewhat) with simple, lo-cost steps, etc. Its broadcasting signal beyond your propert lines, etc.
Now, what about 3G datacard? Thats protected because not only is it encrypted but its a 1 to 1 telco connect which requies a warrant. 1 to 1 calls are not exempt from warrant requirements. are on private spectrum. and because 1 to 1 their is no broadcast element. etc. Even though this too is lookingh alot like wi-fi in a diagram (radio, spectrum, mobile etc)
So, these are some things in the context that are relevant. Generally, if the authorities have 007 technology that we cannot see, hear, smell, detect or ever reasonably avoid, then we have a major problem. This is one reason we need transparency (no pun intended).
Will be of interest to see when that lines are crossed.
Right now, it does seem pretty unreasonable to expect citizens to line their house with lead shielding, for example, to keep from being visually intruded upon. Because the cost and complexity, if nothing else.
The wi-fi example is more tricky, because of a couple areas. You are technically using unlicensed public spectrum in 2.5ghz. You can secure it (somewhat) with simple, lo-cost steps, etc. Its broadcasting signal beyond your propert lines, etc.
Now, what about 3G datacard? Thats protected because not only is it encrypted but its a 1 to 1 telco connect which requies a warrant. 1 to 1 calls are not exempt from warrant requirements. are on private spectrum. and because 1 to 1 their is no broadcast element. etc. Even though this too is lookingh alot like wi-fi in a diagram (radio, spectrum, mobile etc)
So, these are some things in the context that are relevant. Generally, if the authorities have 007 technology that we cannot see, hear, smell, detect or ever reasonably avoid, then we have a major problem. This is one reason we need transparency (no pun intended).
Will be of interest to see when that lines are crossed.