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Government

Sep. 11, 2015

Privacy bill heads to governor amid controversy

A new bill likely headed to Governor Jerry Brown's desk would require law enforcement to attain a warrant before collecting online information, but groups hoping to catch child pornographers say it could slow down police.


By Joshua Sebold


Daily Journal Staff Writer


After facing stiff opposition from prominent law enforcement organizations for years,
a new bill may soon be headed to Governor Jerry Brown that would require authorities
to get warrants before using an array of electronic surveillance tactics and practices,
such as tracking cell phone locations, checking a suspect's phone records or access...

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