Expectation of privacy
Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-001990
A legal concept determining whether an individual has a reasonable belief that their activities or information are protected from government intrusion. This standard is central to Fourth Amendment analyses regarding searches and seizures. Courts assess both a subjective expectation by the individual and whether society objectively recognizes that expectation as reasonable.
| Identifier | MLC-T-LAW-001990 |
|---|---|
| Field | Law |
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