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Congressman Calls For Action Against Ubiquitous Technical Surveillance
The use of digital technologies has created a new threat to US warfighters, known as ubiquitous technical surveillance (UTS). This threat was highlighted by the revelation of a French aircraft carrier’s location through a naval officer’s use of the app Strava. Rep. Ronny Jackson, a retired US Navy Rear Admiral, is calling for action to address this threat, which he believes is a critical aspect of force protection. The House National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) includes a provision to designate a single head of an organization to identify UTS vulnerabilities and develop a comprehensive strategy to counter them, as reported by Breaking Defense.