Supreme Court: GPS Tracking Requires a Warrant

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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that police must obtain a warrant before attaching a GPS tracking unit to a vehicle, reinforcing privacy rights. This decision is a significant victory for privacy advocates, emphasizing the need for consent in surveillance practices. The ruling aligns with concerns over the use of personal data from various sources, including cell phone records and social media, in legal proceedings. This landmark case highlights the ongoing debate surrounding privacy and law enforcement in the digital age.

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Today marked a big win for privacy advocates. *The U.S. Supreme Court handed down a ruling on the question of whether it was Constitutional for police to attach a GPS tracking unit to someone’s vehicle without their consent, and without … Continue reading →http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=virtualnavigator.wordpress.com&blog=11498882&post=838&subd=virtualnavigator&ref=&feed=1

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Today marked a big win for privacy advocates. *The U.S. Supreme Court handed down a ruling on the question of whether it was Constitutional for police to attach a GPS tracking unit to someone’s vehicle without their consent, and without … Continue reading →http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=virtualnavigator.wordpress.com&blog=11498882&post=838&subd=virtualnavigator&ref=&feed=1

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Thanks Greg:smile: I can't believe there are policemen out there that wanted to 'attach a GPS tracking unit to someone's vehicle' without a warrent or consent by the owner of the vehicle. They forget about American democracy! United we stand!
 
Isn't information related to cell phone records, credit cards and services like OnStar now used against people in court?
 
WhoWee said:
Isn't information related to cell phone records, credit cards and services like OnStar now used against people in court?

Yes, Facebook posts and pictures, and also other social network information are also used as evidence against people in court.
 

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