No, the cops can’t get a search warrant to just seize all devices in sight – US appeals court

It’s a ruling sending shockwaves through the worlds of privacy, device security, and law enforcement in America.

The US Circuit Court of Appeals in the District of Columbia on Friday overturned the conviction of a gang member because investigators obtained a search warrant for his devices without probable cause.

In other words, crucial evidence obtained by investigators using a search warrant to seize and scan all phones and other gadgets on sight has been thrown out.

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