Restricting Federal Drone Surveillance of Citizens and Private Property
This bill aims to protect citizen privacy by prohibiting federal agencies from using drones to intentionally monitor, gather evidence, or record specific individuals or their private property. Agencies can only use drones for targeted surveillance if they obtain a judicial search warrant or if the Secretary of Homeland Security certifies a high risk of a terrorist attack. This measure increases judicial oversight over government use of surveillance technology.
Key points
Federal agencies are generally banned from using drones for targeted surveillance or recording of US citizens and their private property.
Agencies must obtain a judge-signed search warrant before using a drone for targeted surveillance.
An exception allows drone use in cases of high terrorist threat, requiring written authorization from the Secretary of Homeland Security.
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