Montana has taken a groundbreaking step by enacting legislation that closes the data broker loophole, preventing law enforcement from purchasing sensitive information without a warrant. This move addresses the concerning practice of police using data bought from brokers to access individuals' private data, including precise geolocation. Under the new law, authorities must now obtain a warrant or consent to obtain sensitive data about individuals, reinforcing Fourth Amendment rights. Montanaâs action is unique in a landscape where many states have failed to implement similar measures, setting a new precedent for digital privacy protection.
Montanaâs legislation represents a significant step in protecting citizens' Fourth Amendment rights by closing the data broker loophole that allowed police to bypass warrants.
This new law prohibits law enforcement from purchasing sensitive information from data brokers, thereby requiring more rigorous standards to access personal data.
While police can still access sensitive data through warrants or owner consent, this law ensures that personal location data cannot simply be bought.
Montana is now the leading state in setting a precedent for protecting citizens' digital privacy against invasive surveillance practices commonly used across the country.
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