Evidence Obtained From The Geographic Tracking Of The Suspect Using GPS Technology

Abstract

Legislators around the world are committed to protecting individuals' right to privacy. As a result, laws in many countries have sought to provide the necessary safeguards for this right. However, the need to combat criminal phenomena—especially in light of technological advancements—has created a necessity to permit investigative procedures for detecting crimes, gathering evidence, and identifying perpetrators. These procedures often involve infringing on individuals' right to privacy, such as the use of electronic surveillance through GPS technology. This raises the need to examine the evidentiary reliability and nature of the digital evidence generated.