Kelsey Smith Act: Faster Phone Location in Emergencies
This act allows emergency services and law enforcement to quickly obtain phone location data in situations involving risk of death or serious physical harm. Its purpose is to speed up emergency response, such as in missing person cases or 911 calls, where every minute counts. Telecommunication service providers are required to immediately provide this information upon request.
Key points
Emergency services (police, 911) can immediately obtain phone location if there is a risk of death or serious physical harm.
Location can be shared if the phone was used to place a 911 call within the last 48 hours or if there is reasonable suspicion of an emergency.
Telecommunication service providers are protected from lawsuits for providing this data in emergencies.
Agencies requesting data must maintain a record of such requests, including the officer's name and the justification for needing location disclosure.
Status:
Expired
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