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importantSYS.SOURCE: Technology & Marketing Law Blog• 2026-10-26T17:28:26Z

U.S. v. Stathas: Court Rules on Police Wiping of Criminal's Cellphone Data Before Return

#privacy#data retention#legal policy

The court ruled that wiping a criminal's cellphone data before returning it is reasonable to prevent access to harmful material, balancing law enforcement interests with personal data concerns. The decision highlights the tension between digital evidence management and individual privacy rights in criminal cases.

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