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Professor Nedeff, '83, Discusses Cell Phone Privacy, or Lack Thereof
09/20/2018
Indiana State Police and Indianapolis Metropolitan Police have a device called GrayKey, which can be utilized on an up-to-date iPhone to unlock it. Professor Novella Nedeff, '83, talked with WISH television news for a story on the use of the device and the privacy concerns some have about that use. The story aired September 19.
Some cell phone companies will give police the body of the texts connected with an investigation, Professor Nedeff said in the story.
In any case, police must have a search warrant to gain access to such information.
“The existence of this device doesn't give the police a legal right to just have a fishing expedition,” Professor Nedeff said.
Professor Nedeff is a clinical professor of law and teaches in the Criminal Defense Clinic.
