This chapter discusses how police departments are using the data that Google collects on individuals to solve crimes. The hosts explain the process of obtaining search warrants and how Google provides information to law enforcement. They also delve into Google's position on these requests and their efforts to balance cooperation with law enforcement while protecting user privacy.
Google is able to collect a lot of information about the people who use its products on their phones, including where they are at any given time. A growing number of police departments across the US are seeking to obtain this data from Google to help solve crimes. Bloomberg’s Davey Alba and Julia Love join this episode to weigh the pros and cons of using location data in law enforcement, and the privacy concerns it raises. And Travis Staab, a police detective in Arizona, shares how he and his colleagues have used the information to track down suspects.
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