Signed by the Governor: Oregon Law Takes on Warrantless Collection of Cellphone Data
SALEM, Ore. (July 2, 2015) On Tuesday, Oregon Governor Kate Brown signed a bill into law that prohibits law enforcement from obtaining information from electronic devices without a warrant in most cases. The new law will not only protect privacy in Oregon, but will also address a practical effect of federal spying. Sen. Chip Shields (D-Portland), Rep.…