Electronic Harassment

Electronic harassment involves the use of electronic devices by an individual or companies to invade a person’s privacy or property. This is often done to gather information illegally or for the purpose of causing emotional, psychological, or physical harm. Electronic harassment comes in many forms and types, ranging from electronic surveillance to electronic sabotage or jamming, to the use of directed harmful high-energy devices, radiation and laser devices, and implants to harm or control a person’s behavior. Electronic surveillance involves the imposed observation of a person, or his or her belongings or property, through the use of electronic listening, video or transmitting devices, spectral imaging using heat or infrared light, sound, or other radiation sources. Electronic sabotage or jamming is done to intentionally cause a ...