Laws That Should Protect Citizens From V2K
20. Torture (18 U.S.C. 2340A) Section 2340A of Title 18:
United States Code, prohibits torture committed by public officials under color of law against persons within the public official's custody or control. Torture is defined to include acts specifically intended to inflict severe physical or mental pain or suffering. (It does not include such pain or suffering incidental to lawful sanctions.) The statute applies only to acts of torture committed outside the United States. There is Federal extraterritorial jurisdiction over such acts whenever the perpetrator is a national of the United States or the alleged offender is found within the United States, irrespective of the nationality of the victim or the alleged offender.
The Privacy Act of 1974:
Requires federal agencies to follow "fair information practices" when collecting, using, and sharing personal data Requires agencies to publish notices of new or modified systems of records in the Federal Register Requires agencies to provide individuals with access to their records and the ability to request corrections Prohibits agencies from disclosing records without the individual's written consent, with some exceptions Allows individuals to sue the government if the Privacy Act is violated
Washington state has multiple laws that protect the privacy of its residents, including the Washington Foundational Data Privacy Act and the People's Privacy Act. These laws give consumers rights to access, correct, and delete their personal data. They also prohibit the sale of sensitive data and targeted advertising based on protected characteristics.
Washington Foundational Data Privacy Act
Requires businesses to register with the Washington State Consumer Data Privacy Commission Prohibits targeted advertising based on protected characteristics
Allows consumers to take legal action against businesses that violate their data privacy rights
People's Privacy Act:
Bans the sale of sensitive data, including health data, precise geolocation data, and data about minors Includes data minimization provisions Includes strong enforcement provisions
United Nations Charter
Assault and battery:
If V2K were used to inflict auditory sensations without consent, it could be considered a form of physical assault. Intentional infliction of emotional distress: If V2K were used to transmit disturbing or harassing audio directly into someone's mind, it could be considered a form of emotional distress. Surveillance laws: Depending on the implementation, using V2K for surveillance purposes could violate existing laws regarding privacy and wiretapping.
