When Are Police Allowed to Search My Devices?

• April 21, 2015
• Search and Seizure

As we head further into the digital age, more and more of our important and personal information is stored on our electronic devices. The growth of information technology has given rise to a new privacy issue: can police officers and other government officials access our personal computers, phones, and other digital devices? Under the Fourth Amendment, you are protected from unreasonable search and seizure. Just as police usually need[ ... ]