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Police Increasingly Forced to Request Data, Google Takes Action

Police Increasingly Forced to Request Data, Google Takes Action - Google will provide the option for users to save location data on their respective devices. This policy is Google's effort to limit "spying" practices by law enforcement.  The use of Google data by law enforcement and authorities has peaked in recent years. Relevant parties will usually issue a warrant to force Google to disclose user location data (geofencing).  Police can use geofencing data request warrants, also known as location warrants, to request that Google hand over information about users' devices located in a specific geographic area at a specific time.  However, this practice has drawn criticism. This data request is considered excessive because it often includes the personal information of dozens of people who were in the same area as the crime suspect.  Even the courts couldn't reach an agreement on whether the zoning warrant was valid or not, and it would like