Bill > S0061

This bill establishes comprehensive requirements for law enforcement agencies when obtaining electronic information and data, significantly strengthening privacy protections for individuals' digital information. The legislation mandates that law enforcement must obtain a search warrant from a court, based on probable cause, before accessing location information, stored data, transmitted data, or electronic information from electronic devices or remote computing services, with several specific exceptions. These exceptions include scenarios such as when a device is reported stolen, when the owner provides informed consent, during emergencies involving imminent risks like kidnapping or human trafficking, or when location information has been voluntarily and publicly disclosed. The bill provides detailed definitions for terms like "electronic device" and "location information" and outlines strict protocols for how law enforcement can obtain, use, and disclose such information. Additionally, the legislation requires law enforcement to notify device owners within 14 days after obtaining electronic information under a warrant, with provisions for delaying notification under certain circumstances, such as potential risks to an investigation. The bill also includes protections for electronic communication service providers, ensuring they cannot be held liable when providing information in good faith, and establishes that any evidence obtained in violation of these provisions can be excluded from legal proceedings, similar to constitutional protections against unreasonable searches.