Action | Electronic Visit Verification |
Stage | Proposed |
Comment Period | Ended on 3/21/2020 |
There is a ton of controversy that surrounds that fact that your phone comes GPS track enabled. This means that wherever the phone is, it can be tracked by someone that has the software to do so. While this is helpful in instances of missing kids, criminals, or a lost cell phone, many others feel as though their privacy is being violated with the tracking capabilities on their phone.
tracking a cell phone without a person’s knowledge is against the law. If you have the ability to track a phone with GPS, you may be tempted to break that law and violate the phone owner’s rights
Perhaps the biggest problem or complaint with phone tracking capabilities is the invasion of privacy. Hackers, thieves, and other dishonest people may use your phone GPS tracking software against you. If they want to break into your home or cause you harm in another way, they can easily track where you are at any given moment. So, while you are out to the mall with your friends, they are at your house taking everything you own.
DMAS wants us to give up our rights against illegal search and seizure to use consumer directed care. It isn't right.