Congress is at it again.

In the face of the continued technological onslaught, our leaders are poised to pass another in a long line of big-brotherish laws (yes I know that isn't a real word, but this is a blog, so don't panic). Unlike my usual rants against excessive legislation, I think we can all agree, this one is good ... really good.

The proposed law in question is called the Geolocation Privacy and Surveillance (GPS) Act and for you Tom Tom, Magellan and Garmin users, take notice.

Apparently, and let me preface this by saying I am quite technologically challenged, when you plug your current location into one of these devices and then search out the fastest route to the nearest Dairy Queen, that information is stored somewhere. I have no idea where, but apparently Big Brother does, and until this act is enacted, they can access that information should they desire.

Under the proposed GPS Act, law enforcement would be required (in most cases) to show probable cause and get a warrant before they pinpoint your exact location.

Some of you rational, law-abiding types might be thinking, So what. If they can find out that someone was at a place where a crime took place and it helps them nail the bad guy, I'm all for it. I couldn't agree more, and that is where a warrant comes in. But, imagine for a moment if someone could track every place you have driven in the last month. I'm sure for you (and me) that wouldn't be a problem, but let your mind wander for a moment and imagine (for some people) the problems this might cause.

Say for example those in power were to pull your GPS records and discover that:

• At 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 26, you arrived at 999 Aero Drive in Cheektowaga. No big deal right? Well, if your wife Google's the address, or your boss, who you told you had an afternoon sales meeting, they will find out that you wiled away the remainder of your work day at Pharaoh's Gentleman's Club near the airport. Though it will be the least of your worries, to add insult to injury, the lap dances are not tax deductible business expenses.

• Perhaps your records show that last Monday at 5:45 p.m. you arrived at 70 Barker St. in Buffalo. No big deal, you say, that's where I attend my weekly Gambler's Anonymous meeting. Aside from your right to keep the meeting anonymous, there is the fact that your GPS next took you to 310 Fourth St. in Niagara Falls. That of course is home to the Seneca Niagara Casino. Try convincing your spouse or your sponsor (do they actually have sponsors in GA?) that you were just there to watch a band and grab a bite to eat. My guess is that they won't be buying it.

• Just when you think it couldn't get any worse, your records indicate that last Saturday, while your life partner was out with friends, your car traveled over to Eden where you spent some time at an address that doesn't mean anything to anyone, except your spouse. It seems that your car was parked in the driveway of your ex, whom you dated for many years and of whom your significant other is extremely jealous. When this bit of information is unearthed, I hope for your sake you have a comfy couch.

I think you get the idea. Anything that can be done to keep your private information private is a good thing.

Though I seriously doubt if the feds care whether or not you visit adult clubs, gamble or cheat on your spouse, why take any chances. For that matter, why allow your personal data to be out there at all? Between Big Brother, hackers and private eyes hired by vindictive spouses, why open yourself up to the headaches?

My humble advice: when it's time to make your next questionable trip, leave the GPS at home and break out the old fashioned road atlas. Just don't circle 999 Aero Drive ... your wife might get suspicious