November 14, 2019

Warrantless searches of devices at US borders ruled unconstitutional

The border is NOT a constitution-free zone, according to the ruling: No more suspicionless fishing expeditions into travelers' devices.

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November 29, 2017

Radio Shack robbery to have huge consequences for location privacy

This could go beyond Radio Shack and location data; it may apply to email/text messages, internet searches, and bank and credit card records.

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September 14, 2017

DHS faces lawsuit over legality of forced warrantless device searches

Plaintiffs including a veteran, a NASA staffer and a journalist claim that their First and Fourth Amendment rights were breached by searches at the border

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June 08, 2017

Supreme Court to rule on warrants for cellphone location data

Should you be surprised if location data is used as evidence against you? Should police need a warrant for it? It's time for some overdue clarity

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May 22, 2017

Yes, Geek Squad can search your files and hand you over to the police

Judge rules images found on a defendant's hard drive inadmissible - but bats away contention that he had an expectation of privacy when he passed his PC to Geek Squad

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May 09, 2017

Lawyers demand answers after artist forced to unlock his phone

Artist who arrived home in San Francisco faced 'unconstitutional' demands to unlock his phone

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April 06, 2017

Bill would block warrantless searches of Americans’ phones at borders

Lawmakers from both sides of both houses propose bill to require warrants before Americans' devices are searched at border crossings - although foreigners' phones would remain liable to search

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April 05, 2017

Geek Squad under fire for ‘cozy’ and ‘extensive’ links to FBI

Best Buy refutes accusation of overly close links to investigators as questions are raised over admissibility of evidence in a child abuse case

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November 21, 2016

Campaigners bid to delay Rule 41 ‘legal hacking’ bill

Lawmakers seek to delay controversial rule granting US law enforcment officials wide-ranging freedom to hack computers - wherever they are

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