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Summary for those who didn’t want to read an essay.
The article discusses the growing use of Google’s surveillance data by police in investigations, which can inadvertently involve innocent people. Privacy advocates argue that this practice infringes on constitutional rights and call for Google to reduce data collection to prevent misuse. Recent court rulings have supported broad warrants for accessing this data, raising concerns about free speech and unreasonable searches. The piece underscores the urgent need for stronger privacy protections amid rising digital surveillance.