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Lawfare Archive: Matthew Tokson on Government Purchases of Private Data

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The Ethics of Location Data Usage

This chapter explores the complexities and legal implications of location data collected by apps and sold to data brokers for law enforcement purposes. It highlights concerns regarding privacy rights, particularly relating to the Fourth Amendment, using the Supreme Court case Carpenter v. United States as a focal point. The discussion raises critical questions about the transparency and ethical practices of government agencies acquiring private data, revealing the potential dangers of unregulated surveillance.

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