Supreme Court hears case on 'geofence' smartphone location data
Justices considered the legality of warrants that collect location information from all smartphones near a specific place and time.
The US Supreme Court on Monday heard arguments about law enforcement’s use of "geofence warrants" — orders that seek location data from all smartphones near a particular place at a specific time. The case raises privacy questions about collecting bulk location information on everyone who was in an area, not just suspected criminals.