Geofence warrant
Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-002309
A type of search warrant that compels a technology company to provide data on all devices that were within a specific geographic area during a particular time frame. Law enforcement uses these warrants to identify potential suspects or witnesses in criminal investigations. The constitutionality of geofence warrants is a subject of ongoing legal debate regarding privacy rights.
| Identifier | MLC-T-LAW-002309 |
|---|---|
| Field | Law |
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