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Abuse Using Technology

Updated: July 14, 2017

What laws address GPS monitoring?

Some states’ stalking laws specifically prohibit putting a tracking device on your property, such as in your car or purse, without your consent. You can read our Stalking/Cyberstalking page to learn more about stalking.

If the abuser tampered with your personal devices, such as your phone, tablet, etc., there may be state laws regarding interference or tampering with an electronic communications device that apply.

You can read more about electronic surveillance on our website. Electronic surveillance laws, such as computer crimes or privacy laws, are not specifically focused on domestic violence, so police or attorneys may not think of them right away.

You can find a selection of laws in your state on our Crimes page by selecting your state from the drop-down menu.

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