Location data collected by Google from IoT devices can help identify perpetrators of crimes

The article from the New York Times discusses how Google location data has been used by police. With user location data, law enforcement can identify the whereabouts of potential suspects or witnesses to crimes. The article describes a scenario in which police requested access to location data that Google collects while users employ its services. This raises concerns about privacy and the safety of data that are gathered often without explicit user consent. Furthermore, the use of this data within the justice system, without adequate safeguards, can lead to misuse of information. The authors suggest that better regulations should be put in place for the use of location data by law enforcement agencies to protect citizens' privacy rights.