Google Takes Action to Limit Law Enforcement Access to User Location Data
Google is making a move to end the use of geofence warrants, which allow law enforcement to access users' location data stored by tech giants like Google. Geofence warrants have been criticized for being unconstitutional and overly broad, as they often include innocent individuals' information. Google's decision to store location data on users' devices instead of its servers will require police to obtain a search warrant for specific devices rather than accessing the data directly from Google. While other companies are also subject to geofence warrants, Google has been the largest collector of sensitive location data. The move is seen as a step towards curbing this surveillance practice, but concerns remain about other methods law enforcement can use to access personal data.
