Robinton, Lily R. Courting Chaos: Conflicting Guidance From Courts Highlights The Need For Clearer Rules To Govern The Search And Seizure Of Digital Evidence

Yale Journal of Law and Technology: Vol. 12: Iss. 1, Article 8

From the abstract:

“[Courts] have adopted “special approaches” for conducting digital media searches. Although these approaches provide greater protection for privacy rights, they often severely hamper legitimate law-enforcement interests. In order to both preserve privacy rights and promote justice, legislatures must enact laws directed at the search and seizure of digital media”.

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