How Do You Learn About Search And Seizure As It Applies To Computers And Databases?
Police officers engage in search and seizure operations, such as a traffic stop or home search, in order to find evidence to support civil or criminal charges. Every American citizen has protections against unlawful search and seizure under the Fourth Amendment, with officers requiring probable cause or a warrant to engage in these activities. Everyone should understand how search and seizure measures relate to their computers and databases as the issue of digital privacy is growing in importance. Seek advice from a qualified attorney on how the search and seizure law applies to computers. Criminal lawyers and intellectual property experts can learn whether your case is strong in terms of current precedent. This advice can usually be found pro bono from a local law school or the American Bar Association (see Resources below). Observe state law that applies to your particular case. Federal law and the Fourth Amendment provide for a reasonable expectation of privacy. Your state’s Justice
