Controversial NY “Textalyzer” Law Presents Privacy Issues
Imagine you’ve just been in a car accident. You’re sore, disoriented, and it’s obvious your car’s totaled. Soon, law enforcement arrives. Three drivers were involved in the accident. One by one, the officer asks each of you to hand over your smart phones. “We need to determine if anyone was texting prior to the accident,” he says. “Don’t worry, I’ll return your phones as soon as I have the report.” You hesitate to comply, but the officer insists. “It’s the law in New York. If