Deep Packet Inspection

Deep Packet Inspection is when the we monitors go beyond the headers information and inspect the content of the packet. Deep Packet inspection also allows the ISP to monitor the amount of traffic that users are creating. This could be used to determine and scale the charges based on usage. CALEA is the Communication Assistance for Law Enforcement Act. The CALEA allows the for “wire taps” of Internet usage. The problem privacy advocates have with Deep Packet Inspection is that it allows the user to be monitored, flagged and reported on based on usage. Deep Packet Inspection has the ability to monitor thousands of users with minimal effort.