![]() The judge issued the search warrant, but was wary about approving such a broad search of computers, iPads, and other devices. Once the police narrowed the investigation to a street address where they thought the perpetrator might live, they asked a judge to issue a search warrant for “all computers or electronic media” located in the house-even though the house had multiple residents. The case originated when police in Burlington, Vermont were investigating a report of a person applying for credit cards online using someone else’s identity. The Vermont Supreme Court gave electronic privacy a big boost this morning when it approved restrictions placed upon police when conducting searches of electronic devices.
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