Privacy rights do not apply to butt-dials, US judge rules
Jul23
If you’re prone to butt-dialing your friends, you might want to start locking your phone. A federal court in Cincinnati yesterday ruled that if you accidentally call someone – with your gluteal region or otherwise – you’re not protected by a right to privacy if someone overhears sensitive information. It all started when Carol Spaw, assistant to the CEO of the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Interntional Airport, was butt-dialed by James Huff, chairman of the airport’s board. Spaw overheard Huff talking to his wife about firing the CEO (listening for 91 minutes), so she took notes and reported it to other members…
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