In an unanimous decision issued on 25 June 2014 the U.S. Supreme Court held that the history of precise locations contained in the phone are an example of the information that individuals have a right to have protected against “unreasonable searches and seizures.”
According to Chief Justice John Roberts, Jr “Historic ... Weiterlesen
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Jun2014
PSMA Australia – an unlisted public company offering foundation national spatial information derived from the authoritative data sources of state, territory and Australian Governments – has just signed a letter of intent with a number of international organisations mapping out steps for closer cooperation at the 8th INSPIRE Conference in ... Weiterlesen
24 June 2014Dr. Ingo Baumann
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Jun2014
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) reportedly plans to issue a fine of $34,912,500 - the largest fine in its history - against C.T.S. Technology Co., Limited, a Chinese electronics manufacturer and online retailer, for allegedly marketing 285 models of signal jamming devices to U.S. consumers for more than two years.
According ... Weiterlesen
20 June 2014Dr. Ingo Baumann
18
Jun2014
Ray Purdy – Honorary Senior Research Associate in Law at University College London – has published an article on privacy issues in relation to satellite images on The Conversation. The author submits that in the light of sharper satellite images privacy threats cannot longer be ignored. He, therefore, concludes that ... Weiterlesen
18 June 2014Dr. Ingo Baumann
18
Jun2014
Ray Purdy – Honorary Senior Research Associate in Law at University College London – has published an article on privacy issues in relation to satellite images on The Conversation. The author submits that in the light of sharper satellite images privacy threats cannot longer be ignored. He, therefore, concludes that ... Weiterlesen
18 June 2014Dr. Ingo Baumann
12
Jun2014
The very definition of what's to be classified a 'drone' and the legal ramifications of such are being discussed. The fact that the USA's FAA is yet to come out with definitive policy on use of UAVs for surveying is serious cause for concern. As we deal with all things ... Weiterlesen
12 June 2014Dr. Ingo Baumann
06
Jun2014
From 2 to 4 June, experts and companies in the field of cutting-edge satellite-based applications met in Paris for the Global Space Applications Conference (GLAC 2014), which brought together the global satellite-based services stakeholders, including senior representatives of the major space agencies, industry, governments, academia and NGOs.
The ... Weiterlesen
6 June 2014Dr. Ingo Baumann
06
Jun2014
Am 4. und 5. Juni trafen sich Experten und Unternehmen aus dem Bereich Geo-Information und unbemannte Luftfahrtsysteme (umgangssprachlich „Drohnen“) auf dem diesjährigen WO?-Kongress in Gelsenkirchen. Die Veranstaltung bot mit zahlreichen Fachvorträgen und Flugvorführungen viele Gelegenheiten zum Erfahrungsaustausch in erfolgversprechenden Zukunftsbrachen. Wie häufig bei neuen Technologien hinkt die Rechtsordnung zu deren ... Weiterlesen
6 June 2014Dr. Ingo Baumann
04
Jun2014
Space News reported on May 30, that WorldVu Satellites Ltd., a company backed by Google and the founder O3b Networks, has secured radio spectrum rights to build a low-orbit satellite constellation to provide global broadband to individual consumers. The new company has acquired spectrum that was initially allocated to now-defunct Skybridge, ... Weiterlesen
4 June 2014Dr. Ingo Baumann
04
Jun2014
As reported by Space News on June 2, 2014, Intersputnik is negotiating with several satellite fleet operators on joint ventures to use Intersputnik's orbital slots and frequency reservations. In the past, Intersputnik has aleady joined forces with ABS (Bermuda) and Spacecom (Israel) to provide satellite bandwidth to Intersputnik members.
The new projects being ... Weiterlesen
4 June 2014Dr. Ingo Baumann
04
Jun2014
GPS World reported on 2nd June that Russia turned off eleven GPS tracking stations located in its territory on May 31. This action is perceived as a response to the American refusal to enter into negotiations for the placement of GLONASS tracking stations on U.S. territory, as a consequence of the ... Weiterlesen
4 June 2014Dr. Ingo Baumann
02
Jun2014
On 28 and 29 May, the Geo Business Conference 2014, which took place in London, brought together more than 80 of the world’s leading suppliers of geospatial technology and service providers. This conference was an important opportunity for manufacturers and suppliers to showcase their capabilities and solutions for ... Weiterlesen
2 June 2014Dr. Ingo Baumann
27
May2014
On its latest Competitiveness Council meeting on May 26, 2014, the Council of the European Union agreed on “Conclusions towards a shared EU-ESA vision for space fostering competitiveness”.
Proposals to transform the European Space Agency (ESA) into an EU agency have been discussed regularly. At this latest Council session the institution ... Weiterlesen
27 May 2014Dr. Ingo Baumann
27
May2014
On its latest Competitiveness Council meeting on May 26, 2014, the Council of the European Union agreed on “Conclusions towards a shared EU-ESA vision for space fostering competitiveness”.
Proposals to transform the European Space Agency (ESA) into an EU agency have been discussed regularly. At this latest Council session the institution ... Weiterlesen
27 May 2014Dr. Ingo Baumann