SFLC.in launched the Guide on Search and Seizure of Electronic Devices, a toolkit that aims to educate people on the following aspects.
In the recent past, there have been multiple instances where people have had their electronic devices, such as smartphones and laptops, searched and seized by law enforcement agencies. However, such devices, along with the information stored within them — provide a map of a person’s digital footprint, often involving more sensitive and privileged forms of information. Furthermore, recent legislative developments have reconceptualized electronic evidence as primary evidence, which can be admitted in courts. Without adequate safeguards, such a process can cause undue infringement of a person’s fundamental rights to privacy, against self-incrimination, and freedom of speech and expression.
This Guide has been developed in tandem with the current legal landscape on this topic –
- Various legalities of this process
- Legal measures to be aware of and to protect one’s own rights
- Technological measures to safeguard their devices and data
Download the guide here:
