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Technology journalists Davey Alba and Julia Love, along with police detective Travis Staab, discuss the use of Google's location data in law enforcement. They explore the process of obtaining search warrants for user data, the value of leveraging Google data in criminal investigations, and the controversy surrounding Google's compliance with warrants. The podcast also touches on the risks of wrongful arrests based on phone location data and the need for legislative reform to protect user privacy.
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- Police departments in the US are increasingly using Google's location data to track down suspects in various crimes.
- The use of location data in law enforcement raises concerns about privacy and the need for legislation to protect individual rights.
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Police using Google's data to solve crimes
Police departments across the US are increasingly seeking warrants to compel Google to turn over location and other user data. Google revealed that it receives more than 60,000 search warrants in the US each year, more than double the number from 2019. While Google values safeguarding user privacy, they are legally obliged to respond to valid court orders. Police departments utilize Google's data to solve crimes, ranging from serious offenses like murder to more minor offenses like theft and vandalism. This practice is widespread across the country.
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