geofence data

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that police must obtain a warrant to access geofence data from individual cellphones, affirming that cellphone location histories are protected under the Fourth Amendment. This decision is seen as a significant win for privacy advocates.

The U.S. Supreme Court is reviewing whether police can obtain cell location data from tech companies without a warrant, focusing on 'geofence' data that identifies devices in a specific area. The case could establish a precedent balancing privacy rights against law enforcement needs.