[ale] OT: Your hard drive and the Law

[Rich Faulkner]

As a matter of fact I did find this on the EFF website and found it very
interesting.  As time progresses this becomes more and more important
with the increased proliferation of portable data/electronic systems.
This also could take an interesting twist when the cloud is thrown in
the mix as "your" data is not housed on "your" computer.  It seems that
may make it easier for federal, state or local agencies to access data
saved in cloud systems rather than personally held assets under your
direct control and administration.  

I'm not an attorney and don't play one on TV but it is an important
point and food for thought.  Thanks for sharing guys.......

RinL



On Tue, 2011-06-28 at 08:59 -0400, Charles Shapiro wrote:
> Thought this might be interesting to the rest of you.  The only
> political position I am taking on this is that it is Good to Know your
> Rights.
> 
> 
> -- CHS
> 
> 
> * Know Your Rights: What to Do When Law Enforcement Goes
>  After Your Digital Data
> 
> The Fourth Amendment to the Constitution protects you from
> unreasonable government searches and seizures, and this
> protection extends to your computer and portable devices.
> But what should you do if the police or other law
> enforcement officers show up at your door and want to
> search your computer?  EFF newest guide explains your
> rights if officers try to search the data stored on your
> computer or portable electronic device. Check out the guide
> now, then head over to our online quiz to test your
> knowledge.
> Know Your Rights guide:
> https://www.eff.org/wp/know-your-rights
> Quiz:
> https://www.eff.org/pages/know-your-digital-rights-quiz
> 
> Read more:
> https://www.eff.org/wp/know-your-rights
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