Counter-Surveillance & Privacy Law
Common Places Trackers Get Hidden on a Car
Wheel wells, the rear bumper lip, and the OBD-II port account for most GPS tracker locations. Here's why installers keep using the same few spots.
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The other side of the catalog: RF detectors, lens finders, and how to check a rental, a car, or your own home for devices someone else planted. Plus plain-English guides to recording and tracking law.
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Surveillance and Recording Laws in the US: A Plain-English Overview
A plain-English breakdown of US surveillance law: when video, audio, and GPS tracking are legal, and how consent rules differ by state as of 2026.
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One-Party vs Two-Party Consent States for Audio Recording
One-party consent lets you record a conversation you're part of; all-party states need everyone's agreement. Here's the state split for 2026.
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How to Check Your Car for a GPS Tracker
Check wheel wells, the rear bumper, and the OBD-II port first, then run an RF detector pass for battery trackers. Here is the full check, spot by spot.
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How to Find a Hidden Camera in a Hotel Room or Airbnb
Check smoke detectors, outlets, and anything facing the bed first, then use a flashlight for glare and an RF detector as backup. The ten-minute checklist.
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Counter-Surveillance for Regular People: How to Sweep a Room for Bugs and Cameras
A basic bug sweep combines a visual check, an RF detector pass, and a Wi-Fi network scan. Here's how to run all three yourself, no professional required.
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Best Hidden Camera Detectors Compared
The K18 RF Detector is the top pick, but no single detector catches every camera type. Compare RF detectors, lens finders, and network scanners here.
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Signal Jammers Are Illegal in the US — Here’s What to Use Instead
Signal jammers are federally illegal in the US no matter the reason. Here's what the FCC actually fines people for, and the legal alternatives that work.