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Truthout is excited to present Rights Lab, a series of innovative short documentaries by Scrappers Film Group! Rights Lab uses real-life case studies, featuring local activists and offering clear and compelling explanations of ongoing legal debates to explore Stingray surveillance, when and how it is legal to film a police officer, the burgeoning debate behind consumer drone flight, where you can protest, and much more.
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Can I Film the Police? Tuesday, 29 March 2016 |
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Where Can I Fly My Drone? Thursday, 03 March 2016 |
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Can the Government Spy on My Phone? Tuesday, 19 January 2016 |
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