Supreme Court limits police searches of cellphones

[MattB]

Supreme Court limits police searches of cellphones

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/06/25/supreme-court-cellphone-search-privacy-arrest/10025923/

WASHINGTON —- Cellphones and smartphones generally cannot be searched
by police without a warrant during arrests, the Supreme Court ruled
unanimously Wednesday in a major victory for privacy rights.

Ruling on two cases from California and Massachusetts, the justices
acknowledged both a right to privacy and a need to investigate crimes.
But they came down squarely on the side of privacy rights.

"We cannot deny that our decision today will have an impact on the
ability of law enforcement to combat crime," Chief Justice John
Roberts wrote for the court. "Privacy comes at a cost."

[BeamMeUpScotty]

Post by MattB
Supreme Court limits police searches of cellphones
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/06/25/supreme-court-cellphone-search-privacy-arrest/10025923/
WASHINGTON —- Cellphones and smartphones generally cannot be searched
by police without a warrant during arrests, the Supreme Court ruled
unanimously Wednesday in a major victory for privacy rights.
Ruling on two cases from California and Massachusetts, the justices
acknowledged both a right to privacy and a need to investigate crimes.
But they came down squarely on the side of privacy rights.
"We cannot deny that our decision today will have an impact on the
ability of law enforcement to combat crime," Chief Justice John
Roberts wrote for the court. "Privacy comes at a cost."

Then how can the NSA use DATA from your cell phone without a warrant?

[MattB]

On Wed, 25 Jun 2014 14:21:09 -0400, BeamMeUpScotty

Post by BeamMeUpScotty

Post by MattB
Supreme Court limits police searches of cellphones
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/06/25/supreme-court-cellphone-search-privacy-arrest/10025923/
WASHINGTON —- Cellphones and smartphones generally cannot be searched
by police without a warrant during arrests, the Supreme Court ruled
unanimously Wednesday in a major victory for privacy rights.
Ruling on two cases from California and Massachusetts, the justices
acknowledged both a right to privacy and a need to investigate crimes.
But they came down squarely on the side of privacy rights.
"We cannot deny that our decision today will have an impact on the
ability of law enforcement to combat crime," Chief Justice John
Roberts wrote for the court. "Privacy comes at a cost."

Then how can the NSA use DATA from your cell phone without a warrant?

Very good question.