Smartphone Theft Responding to a Crime Problem : CRS Insight

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Internet.

Robbery.

Technological innovations.

Telecommunication--Law and legislation.

Telecommunication.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[United States] [publisher not identified] 2014

Summary:

Addresses recent rise in theft of cell phones, particularly smartphones. Examines key policy response options, including development of a national stolen wireless device database and implementation of a stolen cell phone "kill switch," which refers to software applications that allow cell phone users to remotely wipe their personal information from lost or stolen devices, as well as products that allow them to track and find their devices. Lists legislative proposals in the 113th Congress relating to cell phone theft

Notes:

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Other Format:

Microfiche version Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. Smartphone Theft

Publisher Number:

CRS-2014-DSP-0389

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