SCOTUS says detailed cellphone location data is protected by the Fourth Amendment

The Supreme Court ruled that detailed cellphone location data is protected by the Fourth Amendment, requiring law enforcement to obtain warrants with probable cause before accessing such information from tech companies, fundamentally changing how police can use geofence warrants. This decision applies broadly across all technology platforms and companies, including Apple, Google, and others, establishing that location data cannot be freely accessed by law enforcement as previously permitted. IT organizations and tech leaders must now implement stronger data governance policies and legal review processes to comply with enhanced privacy protections and prepare for increased warrant requests and legal scrutiny.