Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Social Media's Role in Police Investigations Is Growing



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An article by Roger Yu posted on the CIO-Today.com website.

This article discusses the growing use of social media networks as a tool for gathering evidence in criminal investigations. The article also discusses issues related to privacy rights associated with social media use.

The article states, "...The issue of properly handling social-media content is also igniting heated debates about privacy and the limits of the current law that spells out how police can legally retrieve personal data. Adding to the confusion is the reality that rules and logistics for obtaining private information are still not firmly established for many police departments. Fewer than half of all law enforcement agencies, 48.6%, have a social-media policy, according to a survey by the International Association of Chiefs of Police."

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