“Police have secret files with people’s personal ID in them” …wow, there’s an earth shattering revelation. Who would think that police have files with people’s information contained in them? And they make those files secret?? What is this world coming to?
Say it ain’t so!!
Can you hear the sarcasm in my words?
It was revealed the other day that a FBI computer was hacked and a file was downloaded from that computer that contained a reported 12 million unique Apple IDs with an array of associated information.
Here’s one of many articles about the hack. (Theft) “Hackers claim proof the FBI is tracking mobile devices.”
The hack doesn’t offer proof that the FBI or anyone else is tracking mobile devices for any nefarious, illegal or unjust reasons. The article doesn’t show why the FBI has the information at all. But lets consider some of the possibilities…
- These are devices that have been reported stolen and the police have a file for them.
- These are devices that have been used in criminal investigations and the police have a file for them.
- These devices are linked to terrorist or domestic extremism investigations and the police have a file for them.
- These are devices that owned by average everyday citizens who are going about their business lawfully and legally and the police have nothing better to do so they keep a file on them.
If the reason is the fourth, I’m concerned. If the reason is the first three, I’m relieved.
Thank goodness the police have files on bad people. Thank goodness the police may have files on the ID of victims of crime so that they can be identified in case a matter goes to court.
Thank goodness if the police identify people who wish to cause harm to the safety and security of its citizens that they identify and monitor them. I’m good with all that if it means my families right to safety and security is protected.
The police keep files… big surprise. Conspiracy theorists and those that have a genuine hatred for authority will always be able to tell you that government and big brother are always up to no good.
Intelligent and objective people will look at the information available, consider all the possibilities and make an informed opinion based on facts and probabilities.
I’m not concerned that the police keep files. I’d be concerned if they didn’t.
“The police have files…you don’t say”
If I didn’t know any better, I’d almost think this was an answer to a question in #copchat last night 😉
LOL… I was thinking about that this morning when it posted, but I actually wrote it on Tuesday.
If someone has nothing to hide, why should it matter to them if the Police or any other agency has a file on them? I had to provide fingerprints to be able to write an exam in the US. I had no issues with this but I know a lot of Americans who were tripping out because they had to be fingerprinted. Unfortunately the FBI did not like my prints and I had to have them redone to their liking. Was I paranoid and worried? Nope, not at all. Now, if I ever turn up missing my prints are on file with a couple of agencies – I see this as a win – easier to ID me if the need arises. LOL
Bang on!!!
Oh no big brother is watching!! OMG, really? And does anyone actually thing big brother has the time, resources or depth to analyze all the information available or maybe they just look at information that comes to their attention.
Thanks Nancy.