Kelsey Smith Act: Emergency Phone Location Disclosure
This new law allows emergency services and law enforcement to quickly obtain phone location information in situations involving risk of death or serious harm. It aims to speed up assistance in emergencies like disappearances or 911 calls. Telecommunication providers are protected from lawsuits for sharing this data.
Key points
Emergency services can immediately get phone location if there's a risk of death or serious harm.
Location can be shared if the phone was used for a 911 call within the last 48 hours.
Telecom providers are legally protected for sharing location data in these situations.
Law enforcement agencies must keep records of such requests, including officer name and justification.
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