ICE’s use of the private database is another example of how government agencies have exploited commercial sources to access information they are not authorized to compile on their own. It also highlights how real-world surveillance efforts are being fueled by information people may never have expected would land in the hands of law enforcement.
Harwell, D. (2021, February 26). ICE investigators used a private utility database covering millions to pursue immigration violations. Washington Post. https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2021/02/26/ice-private-utility-data/