Warrant Required for Digital Data Access
This new law mandates that government entities obtain a court warrant before accessing digital data, including metadata, held by internet service providers. This means greater online privacy protection for citizens, as their data cannot be shared without court approval. The changes also apply to data stored for extended periods, strengthening control over digital information access.
Key points
Requires a court warrant for access to metadata and other digital information from internet service providers.
Removes the ability to access data stored for more than 180 days without a warrant.
Strengthens citizens' privacy protection regarding their digital data.
Establishes new rules for future data access requests, even if previous requests complied with prior regulations.
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